Bladder cancer decisions — 2018

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for recurrent bladder cancer, and a VA medical opinion is needed to determine if his bladder cancer is related to service exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and type II diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure are being remanded as the VA has not verified his claimed exposure.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's current diagnosis of a toenail condition, including onychomycosis and ingrown toenails, is related to his military service. Service connection is granted for this condition. However, the issue of service connection for bladder cancer remains pending as there are no effective dates provided.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bladder cancer is related to his military service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for renal/kidney cancer and bladder cancer, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has found no evidence of asbestos exposure during service and insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's current bladder, colon, and prostate cancers and his active duty service.,Therefore, the claims for service connection for these conditions are denied.

The Board has restored the Veteran's CAD rating from 100% to 30%, effective October 1, 2014.,The Veteran is granted an initial rating of 70% for PTSD since October 29, 2010.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a supplemental opinion from Dr. S.L. or another provider regarding herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bladder cancer is related to his service in Vietnam and exposure to herbicide agents, thus granting service connection for residuals of bladder cancer.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to address the issue of whether the Veteran's exposure to herbicides, diesel fuel, and exhaust fumes caused or contributed to his bladder cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease, effective November 26, 2011. The Veteran's depression, skin disorder (seborrheic keratosis), and bladder cancer have not been established as related to service.