Skin cancer — all decisions

The Board granted service connection for skin cancer, including actinic keratosis, malignant melanoma, and basal cell carcinoma, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran's surviving spouse.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his metastatic malignant melanoma was related to in-service exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied service connection for malignant melanoma and the Veteran's cause of death, finding no medical evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include bipolar disorder and other specified trauma- and stressor-related disorder, but denied or dismissed the remaining claims.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected bronchial asthma is remanded.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral wrist ganglion cysts are remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has these conditions and whether they are related to his active duty service or secondary to other disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for a right wrist ganglion cyst, which he contends is secondary to his service-connected right wrist fracture residuals and/or carpal tunnel syndrome, is also remanded. The Board will determine if the condition is related to his service or secondary to other conditions.,The Veteran's claim for hypertension is remanded. The Board will determine whether it is related to his active duty service or due to Agent Orange exposure.,The Veteran's claim for restless leg syndrome is remanded. The Board will determine whether it is related to his active duty service or due to Agent Orange exposure.,The Veteran's claim for rhinitis is remanded. The Board will determine whether it is related to his active duty service or due to sun exposure.,The Veteran's claim for sinusitis is remanded. The Board will determine whether it is related to his active duty service or due to Agent Orange exposure.,The Veteran's claim for obstructive sleep apnea, which he contends is secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability and/or medication used to treat the same, is also remanded. The Board will determine if the condition is related to his service or secondary to other conditions.,The Veteran's claim for skin cancer is remanded. The Board will determine whether it is related to his active duty service or due to sun exposure.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of sleep apnea. The TDIU claim was granted, and a new VA examination is needed to determine the current level of severity of his bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left and right knees. The issue of service connection for a skin condition (claimed as skin cancer) is remanded.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma and his conceded Agent Orange exposure is inadequate. The case is being remanded to provide an adequate VA medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for right hand amputation of thumb, index finger, middle finger, and ring finger.,The Board also denied service connection for a left knee disorder, hypertensive vascular disease (claimed as hypertension and systolic hypertension), aortic aneurysm, and skin cancer.

The Board denied service connection for skin cancer, finding no evidence of a relationship between the Veteran's skin cancer and his military service.

The Board remands the service connection claim for skin cancer (Basal cell carcinoma) due to insufficient efforts in verifying the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma to obtain an opinion on whether the Veteran's condition is related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, to include squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, finding that there is no evidence of record supporting a causal relationship between the Veteran's current skin disabilities and his in-service exposure or any other in-service event.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder was granted a rating of 50 percent prior to June 12, 2017, and 70 percent thereafter.

The Board remands the case for further development to determine whether service connection was appropriately granted for skin cancer scars of the head and, if warranted, to conduct a VA examination.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, a skin disorder, to include skin cancer, of the right ear, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, as well as an increased rating for PTSD and TDIU due to further development needed.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and denied service connection for right ear hearing loss. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's skin cancer is related to his service, including exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma/melanoma due to a need for additional evidence, specifically private treatment records and photographs.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for skin cancer, chloracne, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide exposure for further development.