Bladder cancer decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and cancer of the abdominal wall is being remanded due to incomplete development. The VA will obtain records regarding possible radiation exposure during service and determine if there is a link between such exposure and his cancers.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of prostate cancer and bladder cancer for the purpose of accrued benefits, as well as the claim for cause of death. The Appellant must provide additional evidence or authorize VA to obtain relevant records, including medical records from Duke University Medical Center.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to accommodate his request for a Travel Board hearing at the RO.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing at the RO. The issues of entitlement to service connection for bladder cancer and impotency, secondary to bladder cancer are still under consideration.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death and accrued benefits. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding that any service-connected disability caused or contributed substantially or materially to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication. The Veteran is entitled to a Travel Board hearing.

The Veteran's residuals of bladder cancer, with erectile dysfunction, status post cystectomy due to radiation exposure, are currently rated at 60 percent and the appeal is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's prostate and bladder cancers were not shown to be related to his active service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The Board found that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam or have a presumptive exposure to herbicides.