Skin cancer decisions — 2011

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for malignant melanoma and mesothelioma, finding no evidence of a current disability related to his asbestos exposure during active service.

The Veteran was diagnosed with actinic keratosis shortly after leaving active duty service. Service connection is granted for this condition, but not for basal cell carcinoma or malignant melanoma.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to address the etiology of his skin conditions and diabetes-related complications.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for PTSD and remanded the remaining issues to obtain additional medical opinions. The Veteran's skin cancer, heat exhaustion-related anxiety disorder (PTSD), and heart condition are all under consideration.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for multiple skin cancers and their residuals was denied by the Board, as his conditions did not warrant a higher than 10 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's skin disorders, including actinic keratoses, skin cancers, and neurodermatitis, are being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine their likely etiology. The claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and provide a VA examination.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various cancers and myeloproliferative disorder, all to include as secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation. The case has been remanded due to inaccuracies in the DTRA report regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure.

The Veteran's malignant melanoma was granted service connection and assigned a rating of 30 percent for PTSD, effective July 25, 2006. The appeal is granted as the evidence supports that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The cause of death was metastatic melanoma, which the Board found not related to service or any exposure to herbicides. The Veteran's melanoma was not linked to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for melanoma, identified as actinic keratosis and benign seborrheic keratosis, to include as due to radiation exposure is denied. The evidence does not show a current diagnosis of melanoma or any other skin condition.

The Board has determined that the appellant's left shoulder malignant melanoma is the result of sun exposure during his service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's skin cancer is related to in-service sun exposure. The claim also includes issues regarding earlier effective dates and initial evaluations for coronary artery disease associated with herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's malignant melanoma is related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin cancer is related to his service in Vietnam, including exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange. As such, he is granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to his active duty service, and the claim was not decided on the basis of exposure to mustard gas or ionizing radiation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current skin cancer is related to his active military service and grants entitlement to service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claims for kidney stones, skin cancer, hypertension, coronary artery disease, depression and anxiety, and PTSD have been granted based on presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's foot fungus, diagnosed as onychomycosis, was incurred in active service. The issues of entitlement to service connection for skin cancer and hypertension are addressed in the REMAND portion of this decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for malignant melanoma, finding no evidence linking it to his active duty service or exposure to herbicides.