Skin cancer decisions — 2003

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further development is required.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability, skin cancer, and stomach disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma, which were not found to be related to his military service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The veteran's skin cancer is being remanded for further development, including a special dermatologic examination and consideration of the VCAA requirements.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for skin cancer, claimed as secondary to ionizing radiation exposure. The veteran's recent medical evidence suggests that his current skin cancer may be related to his in-service radiation exposure. A VA examination is needed to assess the current status of his right leg phlebitis.

The veteran's claims for service connection for adenocarcinoma of the prostate, malignant melanoma, and degenerative joint disorders are being remanded due to a need for further development under the provisions of the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for skin cancer, finding that it was decided on the merits without invoking any presumption or secondary theory.

The veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer is being remanded due to the need for further medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his current condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal for his claims of service connection for lung and skin cancers, as well as for a total and permanent rating for pension purposes. As such, these issues are dismissed.

The veteran is seeking service connection for skin cancer, which he claims was caused by exposure to ionizing radiation during his military service. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional development and evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's skin cancers found many years after service are related to exposure to toxic waste or the sun in service, and granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's skin cancer, finding that it is not related to military service or any incident of service.

The veteran's melanoma is found to be related to his service-connected dermatitis, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board is remanding the case to consider whether new and material evidence has been presented to reopen a claim for service connection for skin cancer, which was previously denied. The veteran's representative and VA Office of General Counsel filed a Joint Motion for Partial Remand due to compliance with the VCAA.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the veteran's claims, including applying the revised rating criteria for skin disorders. The case will be returned to the agency of original jurisdiction for readjudication.

The veteran has been granted service connection for the residuals of a cold injury of his hands. The Board found that there was evidence of extreme cold exposure in service, and the VA examinations supported this finding.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for ear, nose, and skin conditions, all of which were claimed as resulting from radiation exposure during active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer, finding no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for multiple joint disorders, skin cancer, insomnia, fatigue, and memory loss. The reasons were not provided in the given text.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding service connection for various conditions. The case is now remanded for additional examinations and consideration.