Skin cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's residuals of a stroke are granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's skin cancer is granted on a direct basis due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's lung cancer and skin cancer are granted service connection as they are presumed to be related to their in-service exposure to herbicides, specifically due to their service in the Republic of Vietnam. The skin cancer is also granted on a direct basis based on its relation to in-service sun exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin cancer, which is currently diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma. The Veteran contends that his current skin cancer is related to his active duty service and exposure to herbicide agents and/or toxic chemical agents.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and prostate cancer are granted service connection based on herbicide exposure during service. Skin cancer and vitiligo are also granted service connection due to herbicide exposure. The retina disability and bladder cysts remain in dispute and require further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and an examination to determine if the Veteran's malignant melanoma is related to his service, including sun exposure in Vietnam and presumed Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's melanoma (or any other relevant skin disorder) is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is at least as likely as not related to his service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for BPPV, OSA, skin cancer, and GERD are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The VA will provide additional examinations and obtain addendum opinions as requested.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether a service-connected disability caused or contributed to the Veteran's housebound status and dementia, which in turn may have led to his death.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to address the Veteran's claimed herbicide exposure and to determine if he had any service connection claims pending at the time of his death. The cause of death claim will be remanded for further development, including obtaining records from non-VA providers and verifying the Veteran’s alleged exposure.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of bilateral hearing loss has been granted, effective August 14, 2018.,Service connection for ischemic heart disease is granted based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and a skin disability due to unclear etiology, and for TDIU determination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, thus meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied service connection for skin cancer, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's skin disorders and their relationship to service, particularly his claimed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's cause of death, metastatic melanoma, is related to his exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, amputation of the right great and second toes secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, renal failure as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and melanoma.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions due to lack of evidence showing a relationship between the condition and service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The Veteran was not granted a higher rating for his basal cell carcinoma with actinic keratosis and Bowen’s disease, as the condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.,His claim for left eye tear duct dysfunction also failed to meet the criteria for an increased disability rating.

The Board has granted service connection for a spine disability. Service connection was denied for diabetes mellitus, GERD, and pneumonia. The skin cancer claim is remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for sleep apnea, gastrointestinal condition with constipation, GERD, erectile dysfunction, and skin cancer was granted. A disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD with depressive disorder is also granted.