Skin cancer — all decisions

The Board denied the claim for service connection for skin cancer, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service illness or incident regarding skin cancer and giving the most probative weight to the 2018 VA examiner's opinion. The preponderance of the evidence is against the claim.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for testicular carcinoma and diabetes mellitus type II were dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal. The Board also remanded cases of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma.

Service connection for hypertension, dermatitis (claimed as radiation on the ear), Crohn’s Disease, residuals of intestine removal, and skin cancers were denied.,The Veteran's hypertension was not shown to be related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for clarification of the Veteran's current diagnoses and verification of his in-service Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran seeks service connection for a skin condition, including skin cancer, as due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for chloracne, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during active duty at Johnston Atoll is presumed. The claimant also had a current diagnosis of chloracne.,Service connection was remanded for skin cancer and hypertension due to potential radiation exposure on Johnston Island.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for PTSD, alcohol abuse, GERD, and skin cancer due to service connection issues. The claims will be further evaluated with additional evidence and examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, as there is insufficient evidence to determine eligibility for accrued benefits or service connection for the cause of death. The appellant must provide clear documentation regarding her educational pursuits after reaching the age of 18 years.

The Board has denied service connection for skin cancer on the bridge of nose and left cheek, as well as cancer of the throat. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to active service.,There is no current diagnosis or treatment records indicating any of these cancers were present during service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for skin cancer and thyroid cancer due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's testimony indicates exposure to sun during service, and a private nurse practitioner suggests possible Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and skin cancer are granted. The Veteran's claim for an eye disability is dismissed due to withdrawal. A TDIU rating is granted.

The Veteran's melanoma of the left chest and squamous cell carcinoma of the right temple and above the left eyebrow were not found to be related to his service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The Board denied these claims.

The appeal for service connection of pulmonary fibrosis and a skin disorder (including rosacea and skin cancer) is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his in-service exposure to herbicide agents and his current condition. The preponderance of the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's skin cancer began during or was caused by his military service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection as it is presumed to have developed due to herbicide agent exposure. Service connection for soft tissue sarcoma (skin cancer) is remanded and a VA examination is required.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is not related to his service-connected PTSD. The Board has remanded several issues for further examination and opinion.

The claim is reopened and the appeal for service connection for rosacea, solar lentigo, actinic keratosis, and residuals of skin cancer is remanded due to inadequate examination reports.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer and Parkinson’s Disease due to radiation exposure. Additional development is needed, including obtaining a radiation dose assessment from DTRA and medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, low back disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and skin cancer are all granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin cancer, right knee disability, and heart disability. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin cancer is not related to his service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.