Lung cancer — all decisions

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking lung cancer to military service and that ischemic heart disease did not contribute to his death.

The veteran died of lung cancer, which was presumed to be caused by exposure to ionizing radiation. The claim for accrued benefits is denied as no periodic monetary benefits were due and unpaid at the time of his death.

The Board found that the veteran's scleroderma and lung cancer were not related to his service, including exposure to Agent Orange. Therefore, the cause of death was not incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and denied entitlement to accrued benefits due to lack of legal merit.

The Board found that the veteran's lung cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for lung cancer on a secondary basis to the veteran's service-connected coccidioidomycosis, and denied an increased rating for coccidioidomycosis.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected disabilities and denied both the claim for service connection for the cause of death and the request for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for the cause of his death and entitlement to Dependents' Educational Assistance under Chapter 35, as there is no evidence that his death was caused by or related to his military service or any service-connected disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer, loss of pancreas, cardiovascular disability (including aortic resection and bad heart), stomach problems, and bile duct problems were denied as these conditions are not considered radiogenic diseases under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 3.311.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and lung cancer residuals due to Agent Orange exposure, render him unemployable. The Board has granted a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability.

The veteran's lung cancer with brain metastasis caused his death, but the service-connected duodenal ulcer did not contribute substantially or materially to his cause of death.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for lung and colon cancer, finding no causal relationship between these conditions and the veteran's military service. The cause of death was attributed to lung cancer due to or as a likely consequence of colon cancer.

The Board has granted a 60 percent rating for the service-connected status post left pneumonectomy due to lung cancer secondary to tuberculosis, effective from August 22, 2001.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining dose data from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency regarding the veteran's in-service exposure to radiation. The appellant must provide a comprehensive statement of her assertion that the veteran was exposed to radiation while serving in the military.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for lung cancer, finding that the law prohibits such a determination due to the Veterans Benefits Act of 1998.

The veteran's death was presumed to be caused by service-connected lung cancer. However, the appellant and the veteran had no children born of or before their marriage, and the second period of military service ended in July 1976. Since the marriage occurred after the 15-year deadline for recognition as a surviving spouse, the appellant is not entitled to VA benefits.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to lung cancer and dementia, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to ionizing radiation. The claim was also denied for special monthly pension benefits based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic acquired lung/bronchus disorder or lung cancer in service, and the veteran's current conditions are not linked to his military service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability and denied both claims for service connection for the cause of death and entitlement to dependents' educational assistance benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death due to lung cancer, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to his military service.