Skin cancer — all decisions

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a videoconference hearing within the requested timeframe. The case will be returned to the Board after the hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and needs further development, including a VA examination and obtaining additional medical records.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer, concluding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by service and could not be presumed to have been caused by exposure to radiation.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claimed disabilities, including duodenal ulcer disease, malignant melanoma, sleep apnea, enlarged prostate, and Warthin's tumor of the parotid gland, are not established as service-connected. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were caused by exposure to ionizing or non-ionizing radiation in service.

The veteran's skin cancer of the lower lip and forehead is a radiogenic disease. The claim will be remanded for further development to determine if he was exposed to ionizing radiation in service.

The veteran's right ankle disorder remains at a 20 percent evaluation. Claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy are denied as secondary to diabetes mellitus. Service connection is also denied for a low back disorder and bilateral hearing loss.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy, both secondary to diabetes mellitus, is denied. The veteran's right ankle disorder remains at 20 percent evaluation. Service connection for a low back disorder and skin cancer are denied as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of melanoma and there is no evidence linking any skin disorder to service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The back disorder claim also lacks sufficient evidence to establish service connection.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and left eye melanoma, both linked to exposure to Agent Orange during his military service in Vietnam, are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board has determined that the RO's decision is not in compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and requires additional development before a final determination can be made.

The Board found that the veteran's malignant melanoma was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim for service connection. The decision also noted that tinea pedis, a current disability, is not related to service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection and effective dates, finding that his conditions were not incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for malignant melanoma requires additional development due to VCAA notice deficiencies and missing evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for skin cancers, including as a result of exposure to ionizing radiation. The RO found that there was no causal relationship between the veteran's skin cancers and his military service or any in-service exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral cataracts, skin cancer, lupus erythematosus, renal cell carcinoma, and lung cancer, all claimed as secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation. The claim of increased evaluation for coronary artery disease with hypertension was granted but is no longer in appellate status.

The veteran's claim for service connection for his claimed conditions due to exposure to ionizing radiation is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a dose estimate and considering the VCAA requirements.

The Board has determined that the veteran's multiple malignant melanoma, which was incurred during service and is considered a direct service connection, caused his death. The claim for service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Board granted service connection for skin cancers, finding that the veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation during his military service qualifies him as a radiation-exposed veteran and allows for presumptive service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's melanoma, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension are not related to his service-connected frostbite disabilities. The claims for secondary service connection have been denied.

The Board found that the veteran's malignant melanoma of the scalp was not caused by VA treatment and denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of exposure to PCB and increased the rating for digestive system disabilities from 10 percent to 20 percent effective August 12, 1983. The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for skin cancer was also granted.