Skin cancer decisions — 2014

The Veteran's skin disorder, thyroid cancer, and lymph node cancer are not related to his military service.,There is no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides.

The Veteran's skin cancer to include basal cell carcinoma of the nose and left ala is rated at 30 percent, effective March 2, 2010. The claim for an earlier effective date was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for skin cancer and assigned a noncompensable rating for traumatic arthritis of the right hand. The Veteran's skin cancer is found to be due to sun exposure during service, while his right hand disability is rated based on painful motion and weakness.

The Board is remanding the case for a review by an oncologist to address the etiology of the Veteran's bone cancer, and then adjudicate the claim for an earlier effective date.

The Veteran does not have a current respiratory condition, skin cancer, or skin rash.,There is no evidence of any chronic disease in service and the Veteran has not provided credible medical evidence linking his current conditions to service.

The Board found that the Veteran's skin cancer was not caused by military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for malignant squamous skin cancer is being remanded due to the need for an addendum VA medical opinion and additional development of the evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew it prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of various claimed conditions. The appellant's military service is also being reviewed to clarify her periods of active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical inquiry into his diabetes, heart disorder, digestive disorder, neuropathy of the hands and feet, erectile dysfunction (ED), and skin cancer.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer and right ear hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease, status post myocardial infarction was denied as there is no evidence of the condition during or within one year after his service. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a current disability and could not establish a link to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of skin cancer of the face, and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The other issues on appeal are also denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's claims for elevated PSA, hyperlipidemia, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and chronic bronchitis have been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during service or in applicable presumption periods.

The Veteran's death was not caused by, or substantially or materially contributed to, a disability incurred in or aggravated by active service. The record does not support granting increased ratings for asbestosis, chronic bilateral maxillary sinusitis, or residuals of a left eye disability, each for accrued benefits purposes. The criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance/housebound status were also not met.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's malignant melanoma, finding that it is related to his exposure to UV radiation during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining service personnel records and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's cause of death. The issue of compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is also inextricably intertwined with the main claim and must be addressed prior to adjudication.

The Board denied service connection for amelanotic melanoma and diverticulitis, finding that the evidence did not support a direct relationship to service or any presumptive exposure. The Veteran's chloracne was found not to be related to his service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus claim is dismissed due to withdrawal. The skin cancer disorder claim is denied as there is no evidence of a relationship between the condition and service, including herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, claimed as skin cancer, was granted. The condition is considered to be directly related to his active duty service without the need for any presumption or secondary service connection.