Bladder cancer decisions — 2014

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication, including providing proper VCAA notice regarding both the service connection claim and the VA burial benefits claim.

The Veteran's bladder cancer and prostate disability are being remanded for additional medical opinions to determine if they are related to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is attributable, at least in part, to his service-connected bladder cancer.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of bladder cancer due to asbestos exposure.,Service connection is pending for prostate cancer and hepatitis C, both potentially related to in-service asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of his hearing loss and readjudication of all issues. The RO must also issue a Statement of the Case addressing new claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer and prostate cancer, both claimed to be due to exposure to Agent Orange, were denied as there is no competent evidence showing the presence of these conditions during or within one year after service. The Board also found that there was no positive association between herbicide exposure and bladder cancer.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is related to service, specifically his exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The Board finds that the Veteran's bladder cancer was incurred in or caused by his service and grants service connection for bladder cancer.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the claim for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's bladder cancer, metastasized prostate cancer, and metastasized abdominal cancer did not have its clinical onset in service or due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The claim was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 100% rating for service-connected bladder cancer, effective March 1, 2012.

The Veteran's death was attributed to dementia, with bladder cancer and chronic lymphocytic leukemia contributing. The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of death due to Agent Orange exposure during service in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer, including consideration of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's lung cancer is found to be secondary to his bladder cancer, which was caused by asbestos exposure during service. As such, the claim for service connection for lung cancer is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and skin condition are not related to his service or exposure to ionizing radiation. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bladder cancer, finding that the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is related to his condition.

The Veteran's death was caused by bladder and rectal cancer, but not prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is considered a contributory cause of death due to metastasis from the primary bladder cancer.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his bladder cancer. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim.