Lung cancer — all decisions

The Veteran's lung cancer residuals, type II diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are granted as service-connected. The Veteran's right index finger amputation and below the right knee amputation are also granted as secondary to his type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD and lung cancer were denied, with the effective date set at June 14, 2018.,An initial rating higher than 100 percent for his service-connected lung disorder was also denied.

The Board has granted the claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death and entitlement to accrued benefits based on service connection for lung cancer. The claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is dismissed as there was no total disability rating due to service-connected disability at the time of the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's lung cancer claim should be remanded due to outstanding medical records and a need for further development.

The reduction in rating for lung cancer was not proper, and the restoration of a 100% rating is granted. The discontinuance of compensation for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate is restored.,The claim for a compensable rating for lung cancer is rendered moot due to the restoration of the 100% rating.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, which was non-small cell lung cancer.

The Veteran's cause of death is due to malignant neoplasm of bladder, secondary malignant neoplasm of bones, lung cancer, and prostate cancer. The Board finds that the case should be remanded for verification of herbicide exposure at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.

The Veteran's lung cancer is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicides. The cause of death (pancreatic cancer) and ischemic heart disease are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer and ischemic heart disease, finding that the Veteran's exposure to tactical herbicides during his active duty was not established and that there was no causal link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the June 2013 VA examination was inadequate and requires a retrospective medical opinion to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's service-connected lung cancer residuals prior to August 27, 2014.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,Issues include prostate cancer, lung cancer, non-linear and linear surgical scars related to lung cancer, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and PTSD.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of G.D.'s death due to lack of evidence linking lung cancer to any period of service, and because G.D.'s service was dishonorable.

The Veteran's lung disability, including his claim for service connection, was denied. The Board found that the appellant did not have standing to pursue a CUE claim or a pending claim for accrued benefits.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for anemia, artery stenosis (bilateral carotid and celiac stenosis), malignant neoplasm of the oropharynx, and lung cancer due to potential direct service connection based on herbicide agent exposure.,Service connection is not granted for anemia, artery stenosis, or malignant neoplasm of the oropharynx as these conditions are not shown to be related to service.

The Board denied DIC benefits for the cause of the Veteran's death due to metastatic lung cancer, urosepsis, and dehydration. The Board found that these conditions did not have their onset during service or were otherwise related to active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran served within 12 nautical miles of the Republic of Vietnam, which could affect his eligibility for presumptive service connection for lung cancer.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to herbicide agent exposure, as there is new evidence added to the record and a request must be made to verify the Veteran's reported exposure near the Korean DMZ.

The Veteran's lung cancer, which caused his death, was linked to his in-service exposure to asbestos. The Board found that service connection is warranted for the cause of death.

The Board has determined that additional evidence needs to be considered and the claims for increased disability ratings for lung cancer, diabetes mellitus, and depressive disorder, as well as the TDIU claim, are being remanded.

The Veteran is granted nonservice-connected pension benefits due to his terminal lung cancer and left foot ulcer, which prevent him from obtaining gainful employment.