Lung cancer — all decisions

The Veteran's lung cancer, which caused his death, is presumed to have been incurred in service due to exposure to herbicides while serving on a ship within the territorial seas of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's marital status and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the cause of death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lung cancer is related to his in-service asbestos exposure and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions were dismissed due to his death prior to a decision being made.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents while serving on the USS Newport News, which may affect his claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's lung cancer is not service connected as it did not develop during his honorable period of service and there is no evidence linking the condition to exposure to water contaminants at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the current appeals as they have become moot.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any left hand and/or right hand disability.

The Veteran's death was caused by terminal delirium with underlying conditions of respiratory failure and metastatic small cell lung cancer. Hypertension, which began in service, is considered a contributory cause of his death.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for lung cancer and cause of death due to exposure to herbicides, as they are not satisfied with previous development and need further verification.

The Veteran's initial increased evaluation for coronary artery disease status post CABG prior to July 10, 2012 is denied. From July 10, 2012 to October 31, 2017, the Veteran is granted a 60% evaluation for his service-connected coronary artery disease. The Veteran's increased evaluation in excess of 60% for this condition from November 1, 2017 is denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for lung cancer is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to Agent Orange while stationed at U-Tapao Air Force Base in Thailand.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to lung cancer, which was not related to his guerilla service. The Board also denied non-service connected death pension benefits because the Veteran did not have qualifying service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to comply with previous instructions regarding asbestos exposure during service. The Veteran's appeal will be reconsidered after obtaining information from the service department.

The Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, lung cancer, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, headaches, and skin disability are all granted. The conditions are presumed to be related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death and also denied his claims for benefits based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status. The decision found that lung cancer was not related to active duty service, and that the appellant did not meet the criteria for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for lung cancer, COPD, and kidney disease due to incomplete medical opinions and need for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lung cancer, including as due to asbestos exposure, and for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. An additional medical opinion is needed regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cause of death (due to lung cancer).

The Board has dismissed the appeal for dental condition service connection. Diabetes, lung cancer, and liposarcoma of the right posterior thigh are granted with service connection. The claims for arthritis of the bilateral upper extremities, ankles, and hips are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents, particularly during his service in Korea and Thailand. The VA needs to seek further verification from the JSRRC for these periods.