Skin cancer Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's skin cancer was not incurred in service and is not related to herbicide exposure. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher (compensable) rating for residuals of excision of skin cancer of the right foot.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, and there is no evidence of exposure to ionizing radiation in service. The appellant must be advised of her responsibilities regarding medical evidence and VA will make reasonable efforts to obtain relevant records.

The veteran seeks service connection for skin cancer and prostate cancer, claimed as secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation. The case is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding dose estimates.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, and thyroid carcinoma (claimed as throat cancer), finding no evidence of these conditions during or within one year after service. The Board also noted that there was no positive association between exposure to herbicides and any other condition.

The Board found that the veteran's skin cancer is not related to service or excessive sun exposure and DDT, and denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further development is required.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability, skin cancer, and stomach disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma, which were not found to be related to his military service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The veteran's skin cancer is being remanded for further development, including a special dermatologic examination and consideration of the VCAA requirements.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for skin cancer, claimed as secondary to ionizing radiation exposure. The veteran's recent medical evidence suggests that his current skin cancer may be related to his in-service radiation exposure. A VA examination is needed to assess the current status of his right leg phlebitis.

The veteran's claims for service connection for adenocarcinoma of the prostate, malignant melanoma, and degenerative joint disorders are being remanded due to a need for further development under the provisions of the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for skin cancer, finding that it was decided on the merits without invoking any presumption or secondary theory.

The veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer is being remanded due to the need for further medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his current condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal for his claims of service connection for lung and skin cancers, as well as for a total and permanent rating for pension purposes. As such, these issues are dismissed.

The veteran is seeking service connection for skin cancer, which he claims was caused by exposure to ionizing radiation during his military service. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional development and evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's skin cancers found many years after service are related to exposure to toxic waste or the sun in service, and granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's skin cancer, finding that it is not related to military service or any incident of service.

The veteran's melanoma is found to be related to his service-connected dermatitis, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board is remanding the case to consider whether new and material evidence has been presented to reopen a claim for service connection for skin cancer, which was previously denied. The veteran's representative and VA Office of General Counsel filed a Joint Motion for Partial Remand due to compliance with the VCAA.