Skin cancer — all decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for heart condition and skin cancer due to potential exposure during service. The Veteran's service aboard USS Kearsarge is being verified, and a VA examination will be conducted to determine if his skin cancers are related to in-service environmental exposures.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease, skin disability, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy due to potential herbicide exposure. The RO is instructed to verify whether the Veteran served in the Republic of Vietnam and obtain any relevant medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's skin cancer, including whether it is related to an in-service severe sunburn. The Veteran will be provided with VA examinations and requested records for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer, specifically melanoma, due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of his condition. The Veteran is presumed to have been exposed to herbicide agents during service but not to skin cancers.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye disability was previously denied in 1973. New evidence has been submitted, and the claim is now reopened. The case is being remanded to obtain an examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the left eye condition.

The Board has remanded the claim for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's skin conditions are related to his presumed exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for melanoma, respiratory disorder (other than asbestosis, mesothelioma, and sinus condition), and asbestosis with pleural plaques is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a skin disability, including skin cancer, finding that there is no competent evidence linking his current skin condition to his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for malignant melanoma, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between his current condition and his in-service exposures. The Board also found no evidence of prostate cancer metastasis.

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, and the claim for DIC benefits pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board's decision.,The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, skin cancer, an eye disability (including a nerve disorder affecting the right eye), PTSD, and hypertension are remanded due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.,The claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is also remanded as it involves secondary service connection.,Additional records from private physicians and VA treatment facilities must be obtained in order to complete the claims process.

The Board granted applications to reopen claims for right shoulder injury, left shoulder injury, and numbness in face based on new and material evidence, and remanded these conditions along with TBI rating, headaches, fractured finger, PTSD, and foot disorders for further development. The Board denied service connection for right leg disorder, left leg disorder, sleep apnea, and skin cancer of the back.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a lung condition, skin cancer, and heart condition have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy prior to April 5, 2017, and in excess of 40 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange.,Service connection for hypertension, including as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange and/or CAD, is denied.,Service connection for melanoma, including as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange, is denied.,Service connection for hepatocellular carcinoma, including as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange, is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, heart disability, and skin cancer due to in-service herbicide exposure. The VA will need to determine if the Veteran had service within the territorial sea of Vietnam while aboard the USS Hooper, as well as complete further development regarding his heart disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding the Veteran's in-service exposure to herbicide agents within 12 nautical miles of Vietnam, and his assertion of repeated sunburn during service. The case will be further developed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for right ear hearing loss, hypertension, and skin cancer due to various procedural issues. The Veteran's service connection claims are being reviewed again as part of this process.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, fatty liver disability, melanoma, and peripheral neuropathy of multiple extremities due to potential exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's service aboard USS Hancock in Vietnam territorial waters is being verified.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional development is needed before a decision can be made on these issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and opinions regarding the etiology of his autoimmune deterioration, skin cancers, and facial surgery.