Skin cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye disability was previously denied in 1973. New evidence has been submitted, and the claim is now reopened. The case is being remanded to obtain an examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the left eye condition.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, and the claim for DIC benefits pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is denied.

The Board has dismissed the claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).,The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, skin cancer, an eye disability, PTSD, and hypertension are remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is also remanded as it involves a mental health condition that may be related to his claimed skin disability.,The Board has not addressed the issue of entitlement to service connection for a right eye disability due to 38 U.S.C. § 1151, which was referred to the AOJ.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional evidence and clarification of medical records. The Veteran's claims are not granted as there is no credible evidence linking his current conditions to service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a lung condition, skin cancer, and heart condition have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy prior to April 5, 2017, and in excess of 40 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease (CAD) as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange is granted.,Service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange and/or CAD, is denied.,Service connection for melanoma, including as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange, is denied.,Service connection for hepatocellular carcinoma, including as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange, is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents within 12 nautical miles of Vietnam, and his assertion of repeated sunburn during service. The Veteran's skin cancer claim will be reconsidered with additional evidence and medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, heart disability, and skin cancer due to in-service herbicide exposure. The VA will conduct further development regarding the Veteran’s service within the territorial sea of Vietnam while aboard the USS Hooper, as well as address his heart disability claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for right ear hearing loss, hypertension, and skin cancer due to procedural issues. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations and receive additional etiological opinions on these claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, fatty liver disability, melanoma, and peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities due to potential exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's service aboard USS Hancock in Vietnam territorial waters is being verified.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the cases are still pending as they were not fully adjudicated due to a remand.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for the cause of death, including potential exposure to herbicide agents and the relationship between pre-existing cancer disabilities and the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and opinions regarding the etiology of his autoimmune deterioration, skin cancers, and facial surgery.

The Veteran's maxillary sinus carcinoma and skin cancer are granted as service connected due to exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's skin cancer and his in-service exposure to sunlight.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of medical literature and a need for additional evidence regarding herbicide exposure. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with new information.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The issues of service connection for an eye disorder, hypertension, skin condition, neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and neuropathy of the right lower extremity are remanded due to unclear etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and records review.

The Veteran's squamous and basal cell skin cancer is being remanded for further examination to determine if it is related to his active service, including herbicide agent exposure. The issue of whether the skin cancer resulted from excessive sun exposure without protection during service will also be addressed.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and requests for additional information. Service connection is being sought for various conditions, but no specific exposure basis or presumption of service connection is mentioned.