Skin cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for malignant melanoma is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of the medical evidence.

The Veteran's skin cancer is related to sun exposure during service, but his hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a current disability as defined by VA regulations. The Board finds that service connection cannot be granted for either condition.

The Veteran's skin cancer, tic, and mood disorder (major depressive disorder) are all found to be related to his service-connected disabilities. The claim for increased rating of peripheral neuropathy is granted.

The Veteran's skin cancer of the face is found to be related to his in-service sun exposure, and service connection for this condition is granted. However, there is no current disability found for the residuals of a right foot crush injury.

The Veteran's lower flank pain, claimed as a left hip strain and residuals of left ovary removal, to include stomach pain, is not related to service.,There is no current diagnosis of unexplained syncope. The right eye disorder treated during service resolved without residual.

The Board finds that the Veteran's melanoma is related to service and grants his claim for service connection.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's melanoma may be related to his service, specifically exposure to herbicide agents and excessive sun exposure. However, further development is needed as a VA examination is required to determine the etiology of the condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability, diagnosed as arthritis, is related to service and grants service connection for this condition. The other issues remain pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and medical opinion regarding his claimed basal cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma, as well as their relationship to exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin cancer and hypertension are not attributable to his period of service, including as a result of herbicide exposure. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during or were otherwise related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for asthma, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and skin cancer on hands, face, and neck were denied as there was no new and material evidence received to reopen the claims. The skin cancer claim is also denied due to lack of service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin cancer is not etiologically related to his active duty service and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the Appellant during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities and a pulmonary disability, claimed as spots on the lungs. The Veteran also had a claim for skin cancer, to include as due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. However, the Board found no evidence of current disabilities related to these conditions and denied all claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer as secondary to his service-connected malignant melanoma. The evidence did not establish a causal relationship between the two conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's melanoma is related to his service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma, is being remanded due to the need for an examination and opinion regarding exposure to herbicides during active duty.

The Veteran is granted a 40 percent disability rating for residuals of prostate cancer from September 1, 2011. The appeal for higher ratings and TDIU are denied.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of skin cancer or an actinic keratosis that is related to his military service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The Board finds the VA examination most probative against these claims.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and any outstanding VA treatment records. The claims will be re-opened if new and material evidence is found.