Skin cancer decisions — 2007

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer, including as due to Agent Orange exposure, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's metastatic melanoma is likely related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for cause of death.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have any current disabilities related to his service, and therefore denied all of his claims for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for back disability, sleep apnea, prostatitis, hepatitis C, and skin cancer. The appeals were not about service connection at all.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for prostate cancer, melanoma, or eye blistering due to exposure to ionizing radiation, herbicides, or asbestos. The veteran's claims were denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer, residuals of a lower back injury, and panic attacks. The evidence did not show these conditions were present during or related to service.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of malignant melanoma is being remanded due to his request for a personal hearing at the RO.

The Board has determined that the veteran's basal cell carcinoma and melanoma are related to his military service due to sun exposure, and therefore grants service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's heart disorder and skin cancer were not found to be related to service or exposure, respectively. The veteran's PTSD was granted but the initial 50% rating is denied.