Skin cancer Board decisions

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a videoconference hearing within the requested timeframe. The case will be returned to the Board after the hearing.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claimed disabilities, including duodenal ulcer disease, malignant melanoma, sleep apnea, enlarged prostate, and Warthin's tumor of the parotid gland, are not established as service-connected. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were caused by exposure to ionizing or non-ionizing radiation in service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and needs further development, including a VA examination and obtaining additional medical records.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer, concluding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by service and could not be presumed to have been caused by exposure to radiation.

The veteran's skin cancer of the lower lip and forehead is a radiogenic disease. The claim will be remanded for further development to determine if he was exposed to ionizing radiation in service.

The Board has determined that the RO's decision is not in compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and requires additional development before a final determination can be made.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of melanoma and there is no evidence linking any skin disorder to service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The back disorder claim also lacks sufficient evidence to establish service connection.

The veteran's right ankle disorder remains at a 20 percent evaluation. Claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy are denied as secondary to diabetes mellitus. Service connection is also denied for a low back disorder and bilateral hearing loss.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy, both secondary to diabetes mellitus, is denied. The veteran's right ankle disorder remains at 20 percent evaluation. Service connection for a low back disorder and skin cancer are denied as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and left eye melanoma, both linked to exposure to Agent Orange during his military service in Vietnam, are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board found that the veteran's malignant melanoma was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim for service connection. The decision also noted that tinea pedis, a current disability, is not related to service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection and effective dates, finding that his conditions were not incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to inadequate examination and incomplete medical records.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and squamous cell skin cancer as residuals of exposure to ionizing radiation, finding no reasonable possibility that the cancers were caused by such exposure.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a disability related to his military service, specifically malignant melanoma, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for skin disability, gastrointestinal disability, breast condition, and diabetes mellitus. However, it was determined that these conditions did not originate during or as a result of service and are not otherwise related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining personnel records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of the veteran's skin conditions.

The Board found that the cause of death, ischemic cardiomyopathy, was not caused or contributed to by any service-connected disability. The veteran's other conditions were attributed to various non-service-related factors.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for various conditions, including cataracts, heart disability, dermatological disorder, bronchitis and breathing problems, Peyronie's disease, and prostatitis. The appeals were based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during military service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and a dose assessment from the DTRA.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under Chapter 35, finding that there was no evidence linking his fatal brain cancer to military service or any presumptive conditions.