Skin cancer Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding asbestos exposure in service and to determine if any causes of death were related to such exposure. The Veteran's cause of death was listed as metastatic colorectal cancer, but there are other cancers that may be related to asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left wide excision melanoma, left flank is remanded. The Veteran's claim for service connection for colorectal cancer is also remanded due to new evidence received.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient information provided by a VA examiner regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin cancers. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a new opinion from a dermatologist addressing the relationship between the Veteran's in-service sun exposure and his skin cancer, as well as any contribution from herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as a result of the PACT Act, and the issues for dermatological disorder (initially claimed as skin cancer) and lung disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's skin cancer and hypogonadism are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service, including presumed exposure to herbicides.,The Veteran's asthma is also not service-connected as there is no evidence that it developed during or was caused by his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer, brain cancer, liver cancer, and skin cancer based on accrued benefits due to lack of a diagnosis of primary cancer in each case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, including malignant melanoma, and as due to in-service exposure to herbicides/sun. The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current skin disorder was associated with his military service or in-service exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inextricably intertwined issues and insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for lung cancer secondary to skin cancer, which is related to his exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Veteran's skin cancer and actinic keratosis are being remanded for further evaluation due to conflicting opinions on the etiology of his condition, specifically regarding exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for hypertension as a full grant of benefits was already awarded. The application to reopen the skin disorder claim, including melanoma, is granted and remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss/tinnitus, skin cancer, scars, and headaches, have prevented him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment for the entire period on appeal. The Board has granted TDIU based on these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for left second toe melanoma residuals and remanded the issues of presumptive service connection for pes cavus in the Veteran's left foot and secondary service connection for his left ankle disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer of the head and nose, scarring of the head and nose, and TDIU due to issues with previous VA examinations/opinions. The case is being returned for new addendum opinions from a dermatologist.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, type II; right lung pulmonary fibrosis; restrictive lung diseases; skin cancer of the entire body; enlarged prostate with elevated PSAs; heart disability; erectile dysfunction; stroke; hypertension; left lower extremity peripheral vascular disease; right lower extremity peripheral vascular disease; left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy; right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy; left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy; right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy; sleep apnea; and loss of use of the right arm and hand due to lack of evidence regarding herbicide exposure in Korea prior to September 1, 1967.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration of service connection for malignant melanoma and a TDIU claim due to a single disability.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, but remanded the skin cancer claim due to a lack of VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear skin cancer, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and no actual exposure to herbicide agents during military service. The first medical evidence of the condition was over 50 years after discharge.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's skin cancer and acquired psychiatric disorder are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's presumed exposure to Agent Orange contributed to his death. The examiner is requested to provide an addendum opinion addressing these issues.

The Veteran's headaches are part of his service-connected undiagnosed illness/chronic fatigue syndrome and cannot be separated as a separate disability.,Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is not related to the Veteran's service-connected undiagnosed illness/chronic fatigue syndrome, but rather is a separate condition that requires further examination for etiology.,The Veteran's back condition may be related to his military service and cumulative parachute jumps, but needs further examination to determine its etiology.,Service connection for a sleep disorder cannot be established without evidence linking the condition to the Veteran's military service. The Veteran's conceded noise exposure is also relevant.,Bilateral hearing loss requires further examination due to the Veteran's conceded noise exposure in service.,The right eye condition may be related to the Veteran's military service, particularly his conceded toxic exposure from Gulf War service.,Service connection for GERD and hiatal hernia cannot be established without evidence linking the conditions to the Veteran's military service.