Skin cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's left eye disability, specifically ocular melanoma, was granted a 30 percent evaluation from April 16, 2016. The condition had previously been rated as noncompensable prior to that date.

The Board denied service connection for skin cancer and thyroid condition, both of which were found to not be related to the Veteran's active duty service or exposure to herbicide agents or contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, finding that his current disabilities did not have their onset in or were aggravated by active service. The Board also found no evidence of any symptoms or treatment attributable to a skin disorder for nearly 50 years after the Veteran's discharge from active service.

The appeal of the denial of TBI service connection is dismissed due to lack of an adequate substantive appeal. The claim for secondary service connection for OSA, thyroid nodules, and skin cancer is partially granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and evaluation of the Veteran's low back disorder due to reported worsening symptoms. The other issues related to skin cancer and left leg scars have been denied.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran’s claims on this current appeal for service connection for left and right shoulder conditions, as well as skin cancer. The Veteran's claims are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his skin cancer and exposure to Agent Orange or any other service-related factors. The preponderance of the evidence supports the conclusion that the skin cancer was not incurred in service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened and granted. The appeal is denied for the remaining issues, including high cholesterol, melanoma, hypothyroidism, peripheral neuropathy, kidney disability, heart disability, lumbar degenerative arthritis, PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction, and TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for onychomycosis of the right and left toenails, but remanded the issue of service connection for melanoma due to lack of evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for eczema, skin cancer/rashes, and hypertension due to exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).,Service connection is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence/aggravation. The Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's skin cancer is granted as service-connected due to exposure to sun during his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence being added to the record and the Veteran's request for AOJ initial consideration.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder have been granted service connection.,Service connection has not been established for choroidal melanoma, dry eye, glaucoma, or optic atrophy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin disability, including skin cancers or their residuals. The evidence did not support a finding that any current skin condition was related to his military service.

The claims for OSA, GERD with Barrett's disease, and a heart condition (claimed as cardiomyopathy) are remanded due to the need for further development.,The claim for melanoma is denied as there is no evidence that it was caused by exposure to ionizing radiation or ultraviolet radiation from sun exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for gastrointestinal disorder and skin cancer due to inadequate opinions in previous examinations. The Veteran is presumed competent to attest to his symptoms during service, but the VA examiner did not consider this evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ear infections, skin cancer, and sinusitis are being remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, skin cancer, and enlarged prostate to obtain a VA examination.,Veteran served in Vietnam during the requisite period, raising a presumption of herbicide exposure.