Bladder cancer decisions — 2017

The Board denied DIC benefits due to lack of service connection for cause of death and failure to establish a 10-year total disability rating prior to the Veteran's death. The Board also did not find CUE in its decision.

The Veteran's cause of death, metastatic bladder cancer, is found to be service-connected due to his in-service asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is found to be at least as likely as not caused by his exposure to herbicide agents during service, and the Board grants service connection for bladder cancer.

The Veteran's income exceeds the maximum annual limit for nonservice-connected pension benefits, resulting in a denial of his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the presence of hematuria in October, November and December 2006. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer will be reconsidered.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA compensation examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and their residuals due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's service-connected bladder and kidney cancer are granted due to exposure at Camp Lejeune, with a current evaluation of 50% for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for residuals of VA treatment of a fractured right clavicle in July 2002 and July 2003 was denied as there was no evidence that the carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on VA's part caused his additional disability. The Veteran's claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bladder cancer and prostate disability are not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Veteran's bladder cancer claim is being remanded for further development, including obtaining service personnel records and verifying alleged herbicide agent exposure. A VA examination will also be conducted to determine the nature and etiology of his bladder cancer.

The Board has determined that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's residuals of bladder cancer are caused by his active duty military service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board finds that the Veteran's bladder cancer and related issues are at least as likely as not due to his exposure to Gulf War environmental hazards during service.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy was not shown to be related to service, and his bladder cancer is presumed to have been caused by exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy remains denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear at a scheduled Board hearing. The issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depressive disorder), bladder cancer, and initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss disability are still pending.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical examinations to address his exposure to tetrachloride and in-service noise exposure. The case will be remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's cause of death is being remanded due to the need for additional information regarding his service and exposure to herbicides. The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of death based on presumed Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran does not have lung cancer, and there is no evidence linking his bladder or oral cavity/oropharyngeal cancers to Agent Orange exposure.,Service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions cannot be established as they are not related to service.