Skin cancer — all decisions

The Veteran's claim for a waiver of S-DVI premiums and SRH insurance was denied because he did not meet the criteria for total disability prior to applying for S-DVI, and his hearing loss alone did not qualify him for a waiver. The Veteran also does not qualify for SRH insurance as he is not eligible for a waiver of premiums on his S-DVI policy.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a right foot injury and hair loss of the bilateral lower extremities. Service connection for skin cancer due to cold exposure in service is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal as to service connection for melanoma, left knee disability, and sinus disability due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's death was caused by malignant metastatic melanoma, which developed many years after service and is not related to his active service. The Board found no evidence of radiation exposure during service.

The Board has dismissed all claims as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease, prior to April 24, 2019, is rated at 30 percent and denied a higher rating.,Squamous cell carcinoma (skin cancer) was not manifested during service or within one year of service, and the preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that the Veteran's skin cancer is related to an event, injury, or disease in service, to include as due to his presumed herbicide exposure in service.,The Veteran’s sleep apnea is not etiologically related to service.

The Board granted service connection for COPD, finding the evidence at least in equipoise as to whether it is related to the Veteran's active service exposure to asbestos.,Service connection was denied for malignant skin neoplasms (skin cancer), with the Board concluding there is no link between the condition and service.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. Service connection for myasthenia gravis, cardiac disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral knee disability, and skin cancer is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cancer of the lymph nodes and skin cancer due to insufficient evidence regarding in-service radiation exposure. Further development is needed, including obtaining records from the National Archive and AFTAC, and determining if the cancers are related to this exposure.

The Veteran's melanoma of the right flank and right shoulder was not shown in service, did not manifest to a degree of 10 percent disabling or more within one year from his July 1946 separation from service, and there is no evidence of ionizing radiation exposure. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for malignant melanoma, seborrheic keratosis, multiple squamous cell carcinomas, and scars due to exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. The case is being returned to VA for further development.

The Veteran's squamous cell skin cancer is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to his military service, specifically exposure to herbicide agents. The Board finds that VA’s duty to assist has been triggered.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current skin conditions are related to service, including sunburns and Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current squamous cell skin cancer is related to his service, including treatment for moles and exposure to sunlight during military duties.

The appeal of the issue of service connection for skin cancer is dismissed. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD and melanoma cancer due to incomplete records, need for VA examinations, and need to obtain complete service personnel records.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure at Camp LeJeune. The lung, prostate, and skin (melanoma) cancers are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's skin cancer claim has been denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to service.,PTSD was not granted as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD in the record.

The Veteran's skin disability, including squamous cell carcinoma and seborrheic keratosis, is granted as service-connected. The issues of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, left knee disability, scarring of the lungs, and residuals of traumatic brain injury are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot pes cavus, left ankle degenerative joint disease, and left foot melanoma due to herbicide agent exposure. The claims are being returned for further development.