Skin cancer — all decisions

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 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 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 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.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is remanded due to the need for further review in light of recent caselaw, specifically Ollis v. Shulkin (2017), which expanded the definition of 'proximate causation' and allowed for a lesser proximate causation requirement.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate August 2017 VA medical examination and a need for further investigation into potential exposure to ionizing radiation during service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed it due to the withdrawal.

The Board has granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to February 5, 2016. The remaining issues (service connection for skin cancer and ventral hernia) are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including breathing problems, hypertension, skin cancer, and skin rashes. The heart condition (enlarged heart) was also denied.

The Veteran's skin cancer and actinic keratosis are granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that they were incurred due to significant sun exposure during active service.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that prolonged exposure to solar radiation during service in Vietnam contributed substantially and materially to the Veteran’s death.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of increased rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for COPD and basal cell skin cancer of the face to include as due to Agent Orange exposure, and service connection for sleep apnea to include as secondary to PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's malignant melanoma is due to sun exposure during his period of service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional examinations and opinions due to lack of recent medical evaluations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current skin cancer of basal cell carcinomas and precancerous lesions are related to excessive sun exposure during service, resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's melanoma is granted service connection, while his bronchitis and back disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for a prostate condition, squamous cell carcinoma of the right facial area (claimed as skin cancer), and facial blisters. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, respiratory disorder (asbestos), skin cancer, ruptured groin, left index finger amputation, double compound fracture of the right lower leg, diabetes mellitus type II, and syncope were denied. The VA found no evidence to support service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and the appeal is, therefore, REMANDED as directed below.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development and an examination due to incomplete records, lack of unit history research, and other remand directives not being carried out.