Lung cancer — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for lung cancer and the cause of the Veteran's death, but dismissed a claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 as moot.

The Board granted service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, diabetes mellitus, type II, lung cancer, and tinnitus based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service near the Korean DMZ. The appeal for erectile dysfunction was remanded for further development.

The Board denied entitlement to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318, as the Veteran was not rated totally disabled for a service-connected disability for at least 10 years immediately preceding his death.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of radiogenic disease, including lung cancer and other related conditions, due to insufficient evidence and procedural requirements not being met.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart disease, lung disease, prostate cancer, stroke, erectile dysfunction, and cause of death, due to insufficient development regarding herbicide exposure during the Veteran's service in Thailand.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for lung cancer and the servicemember's cause of death due to unverified Vietnam service, which is necessary to determine if herbicide exposure is related to the claimed conditions.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for left upper lung cancer status post thoracotomy with lobectomy to schedule a VA examination to determine the current severity of his disability.

The Board granted service connection for pulmonary disorders, diagnosed as pulmonary aspergilloma, COPD, and lung cancer, due to in-service exposure to asbestos and diesel exhaust/particulate matter, but dismissed the appeal for a right knee condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and granted a TDIU prior to June 09, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer, liver bile duct cancer, heart disease, and diabetes as they are not related to the Veteran's service or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer, finding no evidence of in-service incurrence or a causal relationship between the Veteran's lung cancer and his military service.

The Board denied the petition to reopen a previously denied claim of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) based on service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to the lack of new and material evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and TDIU due to outstanding treatment records, possible chemical exposure in service, and intertwined issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for throat cancer has been reopened, and his lung cancer claim is granted. The throat cancer claim is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for right and left upper extremity neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected bladder and lung cancer.,A TDIU was granted from October 1, 2016.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lung cancer and the cause of death due to inextricably intertwined issues. The lung cancer claim is remanded for a new opinion from an examiner regarding its relation to service, including pneumonia treated during military service.

The Board has not received the Veteran's complete VA treatment records, particularly those related to his respiratory and colon cancer. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of death and exposure to asbestos during service. The Veteran's cause of death is acute respiratory failure, pleural effusion, and metastatic lung cancer.

The Veteran's current lung cancer is at least as likely as not caused by exposure to contaminated drinking water at Kelly Air Force Base during her period of active service. As a result, the claim for service connection for lung cancer has been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's VA Form 9, filed on January 15, 2020, was timely and grants the appeal for service connection of lung cancer.