Skin cancer — all decisions

The Veteran's skin cancer of his left ear was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. The disability is not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's skin cancer of his left ear was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. The disability is not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's claims for bone disability, skin cancer, and erectile dysfunction were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's skin cancer, including basal cell and squamous cell cancer, is not related to service, including exposure to herbicides and organic arsenic.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for malignant melanoma with metastatic brain tumor and a back disability were denied. The claim for malignant melanoma was not granted as there is no evidence of a nexus to service, while the claim for a back disability was also denied due to lack of evidence.

The Veteran's skin cancer is not presumed to be due to herbicide exposure, but a remand is ordered for an examination to determine if it is related to his service duties and sun exposure. Service connection will be considered based on direct evidence.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) is granted as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. Service connection for skin cancer, polyarthralgia, right shoulder disorder, and left shoulder disorder are denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for scars, left temple (two scars), lower lip, and right temple was denied. A separate 10 percent rating is granted for painful scars of the left temple, lower lip, and left hand since May 5, 2016.,Service connection for bilateral knee disorder and sleep apnea as secondary to radiation exposure are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and adjudication, including obtaining income verification from the appellant and her Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits information. The Board also requested an opinion on whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his death.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for skin cancer has been dismissed as he requested its withdrawal. The case of his prostate cancer is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding claimed herbicide agent exposure.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and ocular melanoma of the left eye, finding that there was no direct evidence linking these conditions to active duty service. The disabilities were not shown within one year of discharge from service, and the medical records did not indicate any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions until many years after separation.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's skin cancer of the right upper back is related to service, and updated treatment records are requested.

The appeal of service connection for hearing loss is dismissed. The appeals for service connection for leukemia, myeloma, diabetes mellitus, gall bladder condition, joint pain, gout, heart problems, hypertension, pressure hives, and skin cancer are remanded due to the Veteran's request to withdraw the issue of service connection for hearing loss.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for COPD and skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their relationship to service. The Veteran is requested to undergo further examinations to determine if his conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding private medical records and need for additional opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.

The Board has determined that more evidentiary development is required for the claims of service connection for multiple myeloma and melanoma. The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple myeloma will be remanded to obtain a VA examination, while his claim for service connection for melanoma due to exposure to ionizing radiation requires additional development including obtaining an official exposure record.

The Veteran's skin cancer and CAD were denied service connection. The reduction of the CAD rating from 100% to 30% was upheld, but a new rating of 60% was granted effective February 21, 2017.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, ischemic heart disease, and diabetes mellitus, type II due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's skin cancer claim remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, and residuals of skin cancer due to insufficient evidence in some cases.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for postoperative meningioma and history of cerebrovascular incident, granted service connection for malignant melanoma of the back and basal cell carcinoma of the right temporal area, but denied service connection for a dental condition and prostate cancer. The claims for prostate cancer are remanded.