Bladder cancer decisions — 2015

The Board found that the Veteran's kidney disability and bladder cancer are not related to his military service, specifically due to asbestos exposure. The evidence did not show a nexus between these conditions and his time in service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of bladder cancer, impotency, and kidney failure are granted as they are etiologically related to his exposure to ionizing radiation during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gastric cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and bladder cancer is being remanded due to the need for clarification of his medical opinions regarding exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and will consider ACDUTRA/INACDUTRA service in addition to active duty.

The Veteran's cause of death was listed as bladder cancer, but the Board found that his prostate cancer also contributed to his death. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death due to the presumed link between Agent Orange exposure and prostate cancer.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected heart disease and any new-onset kidney, colon, and bladder cancer. The issues of TDIU and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate are also inextricably intertwined with these claims.

The Veteran seeks service connection for prostate cancer, bladder cancer, colon polyps, and a heart disorder. The Board finds that additional development is necessary due to the lack of evidence regarding his exposure to Agent Orange during his tour of duty aboard the U.S.S. Lynde McCormick.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and bladder cancer are not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to his military service. The skin condition is pending as it relates to a different issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an expert medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or contributed significantly to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to technical difficulties with a previous hearing and requests for a new videoconference hearing.