Skin cancer decisions — 2026

Your appeals for service connection on several conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The appeal will not be resumed unless someone requests substitution.

The Veteran's skin cancer residual scars are not rated as compensable, and no higher rating is warranted based on the current evidence of record.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine, right shoulder, left shoulder, cervical spine, and skin conditions.,Reasoning: The evidence supports that these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service injuries.

The Veteran's skin cancer and its residuals are granted service connection due to sun exposure in service. Service connection for sleep apnea is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it had its onset during service or is otherwise related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's melanoma, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his service-connected thyroid cancer.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, low back disability, peripheral vascular diseases of both lower extremities, diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, radiculopathy of both lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, onychomycosis, hypertension, and skin cancer. As a result, the Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's cause of death was melanoma, but the Board found no evidence linking it to service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The appeal for service connection for the cause of death is denied.

The Veteran's melanoma cancer was not incurred during or as a result of service, and the Board denied service connection for his condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's non-melanoma skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma, is related to service and granted service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, skin cancer, and hemochromatosis has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The appeal for service connection of a right hip disability and left knee disability was dismissed. The reduction from 100 percent to noncompensable for the Veteran's lung cancer was denied as there was no evidence of recurrence or metastasis.

The Board has granted service connection for lymphoma and skin cancer, finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's military service due to exposure to herbicide agents and sunlight.

The Board has granted service connection for low back arthritis, left knee arthritis, and left hip arthritis. The issues of service connection for sciatic nerve pain, high blood pressure, and right arm skin cancer are remanded due to the failure to obtain VA examinations or opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for colon cancer, skin cancer, and LBBB due to new evidence received after the September 2021 rating decision. The Veteran's current diagnoses are being reviewed by VA medical professionals to determine if they are related to his in-service exposure to herbicides and other toxic chemicals.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer, finding that his current diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma is etiologically related to active service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed. The Board found no evidence to support the claims and did not find any in-service injury or disease that could be linked to current conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's skin cancer and its relation to his military service, specifically his exposure to tropical sun and herbicide agents.

The Board has restored service connection for actinic keratosis and related scars, finding that the procedural requirements were not met in severing these conditions. The Board also found that the original grant of service connection was proper based on exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for skin cancer, including malignant melanoma, due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The Veteran's presence and length of service need to be verified.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate cancer, skin cancer, and obstructive sleep apnea due to radiation exposure in service at Camp Irwin. The AOJ is required to obtain updated dose assessments from DTRA and verify all periods of active duty training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty training (INACDUTRA).