Skin cancer — all decisions

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, finding that the preponderance of evidence does not show a link between the Veteran's active duty service and his current condition.,The Board also denied service connection for skin cancer, concluding that there is no credible evidence linking the Veteran's current condition to his in-service issues or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is rated at 20 percent, but no higher. The Veteran’s bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea, both of which are found to have onset in service. Service connection for hypertension, left knee disability, right knee disability, skin fungus (tinea pedis), skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma), and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is also granted.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II requires a restricted diet and regulation of activities but does not require insulin or hospitalizations. The Veteran’s bilateral hearing loss is rated at level I in both ears, resulting in no compensable rating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for prostatitis and skin problems, to include skin cancers.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin lesions, including melanoma, due to exposure to Agent Orange during his military service in Vietnam. The case is being sent back for a VA examination and for the Veteran to provide authorization for any private treatment records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection of melanoma. The Veteran contends that his current skin condition, including melanoma, is related to sunburns he experienced while stationed in Nha Trang during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted.,Service connection for tonsillitis is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for pre-skin cancer/cancer due to asbestos exposure and heart condition are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for metastatic brain tumor, parathyroid condition, and skin cancer (melanoma) due to his conceded herbicide agent exposure. The case is sent back for further development including obtaining private medical records and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the remand directives and has therefore ordered further development for several of the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including skin cancer, back cancer, and gastrointestinal issues, are remanded due to incomplete records and potential herbicide exposure. Additional development is needed to verify the Veteran’s service in Korea and his exposure to herbicides.

The Board has determined that there were pre-decisional duty to assist errors and a remand is required due to the inadequate medical opinion provided in the November 2019 VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for melanoma, bilateral hearing loss, a respiratory condition (previously evaluated as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and an acquired psychiatric disorder including depression and memory loss are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer and acne due to exposure to herbicide agents. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further consideration of the claims.

The Veteran's melanoma is currently in remission and rated at a 10% disability rating effective from September 15, 2017. The claim for increased ratings prior to that date was denied.

The Veteran's skin cancer disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service and may not be presumed related to service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a skin disorder have been reopened. The Board has determined that new and material evidence supports reopening the claims, but remands are required to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his current skin disorders.

The Board has granted service connection for skin cancer and GERD, but denied service connection for a right knee disability. The claim of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.,Service connection was granted for skin cancer based on the Veteran's credible report of exposure to smoke from oil fires during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer, finding that there was no evidence of initial manifestations within one year of separation from service and concluding that the current medical literature does not support a link between Agent Orange exposure and skin cancer.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and skin cancer, finding no evidence to support the claims.

The Veteran's skin cancer is not related to his active duty service and the Board denied service connection for this condition.