Skin cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and determining possible radiation exposure during military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video conference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The issues are about service connection for multiple actinic keratosis and skin cancers as secondary to his existing condition, and for diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for malignant melanoma leading to loss of the right eye is being reopened due to new and material evidence. However, the underlying issue remains pending as it needs further development before a decision can be made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancers and disabilities, finding that his conditions are not related to his inservice herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his malignant melanoma was not related to service or Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran seeks service connection for multiple skin cancers, including melanoma of the skin and any residuals. The Board has remanded the case to obtain a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current skin disorders or residuals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for thyroid disease and skin cancer are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records, clarify the timing of his diagnoses, and prepare a dose estimate based on his reported radiation exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer, claimed as due to radiation exposure, is being remanded for additional development and adjudication.

The Veteran's request for service connection for basal cell carcinoma, claimed as skin cancer, secondary to herbicide exposure is being remanded due to scheduling issues.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for skin cancer. The Veteran's melanoma is being evaluated based on in-service sun exposure.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of entitlement to compensation for malignant melanoma and DIC under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151, as there are outstanding records from the Minneapolis VAMC prior to June 2003 and a need for an addendum opinion regarding VA carelessness or negligence.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by active duty service and is not proximately due to a service-connected disability.,The Board also denied service connection for skin cancer (including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma), finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty service.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for skin cancer prior to June 27, 2013 was granted. A rating in excess of 30 percent from June 27, 2013 forward is also granted.

The Veteran seeks service connection for malignant melanoma, which he claims is due to sun exposure during his military service. The Board has ordered a remand to provide the Veteran with a VA examination and consider updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and skin cancer are being remanded for further development due to the need to apply special procedural framework under 38 C.F.R. § 3.311, as they may be related to ionizing radiation exposure in service. The heart disability and sleep apnea claims also require additional development regarding whether these conditions are secondary to his service-connected restrictive ventilatory defect.

The Veteran's skin condition, including squamous cell carcinoma and acanthosis nigricans, has been manifested by scars affecting less than five percent of the entire body and exposed areas, requiring topical therapy. The criteria for a compensable rating have not been met.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if any current skin disability is related to the Veteran's military service, including in-service findings of xerosis, chronic dermatitis, and lichenified skin over both hands.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for scars on the ears and face resulting from skin cancer removal is being remanded due to a material change in his disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner and requesting private treatment records. The issue of earlier effective date for the 10% rating for lumbar strain will also be addressed.