Lung cancer — all decisions

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for small bowel cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and skin cancer to correct a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error related to VA's statutory duties under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (PACT Act).

The Board denied the claim for service connection for lung cancer, as there was no evidence to establish that the Veteran's lung cancer was incurred in or caused by his military service, including any exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board granted service connection for lung cancer, but remanded the claims for COPD, emphysema, bilateral feet condition to include nails, acquired psychiatric disability, and TDIU.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 1, 2015, for the award of service connection for the Veteran's cause of death due to lung cancer.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was not persuasive evidence linking his lung cancer to his military service.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus due to Agent Orange exposure, right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to type II diabetes mellitus, and lung cancer.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for COPD, lung cancer, and sinusitis to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of death, finding that the Veteran's lung cancer was related to herbicide exposure during his service on the USS Enterprise.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of lung cancer disability, with an initial rating of 100 percent.

The Board remands the claim for an adequate opinion regarding the Veteran's lung cancer, as the previous VA examination did not address in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board remands the claims for a more adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cause of death, specifically addressing exposure to Agent Orange and contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of death, lung cancer, and small cell carcinoma behind the eyes due to toxic exposure during service at Camp Lejeune.

The Board remands the service connection claims for various cancers and eye conditions due to an alleged failure to properly investigate toxic exposures during service, including at Fort Wainwright.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the reduction of the evaluation for Lung Cancer Stage III, from 100 percent disabling to 30 percent disabling effective September 1, 2025.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection and increased ratings due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The appeal for an initial compensable evaluation for lung cancer was withdrawn by the Veteran and is therefore dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for lung cancer, finding an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service toxic exposure.

The Board remands the case for a new examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's residuals of lung cancer, as the previous examination was found inadequate by the Court.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for right leg above the knee amputation and lung condition, to include lung cancer, as further development is needed.

The Board remands the appeal for additional evidentiary development, specifically to verify the Veteran's claimed herbicide agent exposure and obtain a new medical opinion.