Bladder cancer decisions — 2009

The Board has remanded the case for a review of new evidence submitted by the Veteran and to issue a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an opinion from the Veteran's treating VA physician regarding his bladder cancer and Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions to determine if the Veteran's current genitourinary and cardiovascular conditions are related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's COPD, bladder cancer, and tongue cancer are not related to his service, including inservice exposure to asbestos.

The Veteran's residuals of bladder cancer are currently manifested by daytime voiding interval between two and three hours, warranting a 10 percent evaluation from September 14, 2006.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating, including a review by the Under Secretary for Benefits regarding exposure to ionizing radiation. The Veteran will also need to be afforded VA examinations to assess his tinnitus and left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to metastatic bladder cancer, which is not service-connected. His filariasis, a pre-existing condition, is also not service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to additional evidence received since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's bladder cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor may it be presumed to have been incurred therein, nor may it be presumed to result from exposure to ionizing radiation in service.

The Veteran's bladder cancer and acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, are granted service connection as they are related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's bladder cancer and prostate cancer were not related to his service, including exposure to asbestos and lead-based paint.

The Veteran's cause of death was attributed to metastasized bladder cancer, which is not service-connected. The prostate cancer, for which he had a 100% evaluation, did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as bladder cancer and renal failure, which were not service-connected. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that any service-connected disability caused or contributed to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to a requested hearing change, and no other specific summary of issues or outcomes.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for prostate cancer and the reduction in rating for bladder cancer was remanded due to insufficient reasoning and a need for updated medical opinions.

The Veteran's bladder cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by military service, and may not be presumed to have been so incurred.

The Veteran's bladder cancer with bone and brain metastasis, presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in service, is not service connected. The cause of death due to metastatic carcinoma of the bladder is also not service connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer, PTSD, enlarged prostate, and high cholesterol were denied. The Veteran was not granted service connection for any of these conditions as the evidence did not support a finding that they were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran is seeking compensation for bladder cancer under the 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, but his claim has been remanded due to incomplete documentation and need for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bladder cancer is related to his military service and grants the claim for service connection.