Bladder cancer decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and bladder cancer were denied, as new and material evidence was not received. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD was also denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The Board remands the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and bladder cancer due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's GERD and headaches are granted service connection. The claims for prostate cancer and bladder cancer are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for larynx cancer and its residuals, but denied service connection for ulcer. The case is remanded to determine the nature of the Veteran's bladder cancer and respiratory condition.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is presumed to have been caused by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected mycosis fungoides is considered to have materially contributed to his death from bladder cancer, and the Board has granted service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection due to exposure to Agent Orange during his military service.

The Board has determined that a valid and timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was received in response to the July 2013 rating decision which denied entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death. The claim is granted.

The Veteran's bladder cancer was not incurred during service or due to herbicide exposure, and the claim is denied.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's claims for COPD, hypertension, and bladder cancer due to exposure to herbicides. The claims for service connection remain remanded.

The Board denied entitlement to service connection for cause of death, finding that the Veteran's COPD was not a service-connected disability at the time of his death and did not contribute substantially or materially to his death.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection as it is at least as likely as not attributable to his in-service exposure to contaminants in the water supply at Wurtsmith Air Force Base.

The Veteran's cause of death was not related to his military service, and the appellant is not in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound due to disability. Therefore, the claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death and special monthly pension are denied.

The Board denied service connection for basal cell carcinoma and remanded the issue of service connection for superficial bladder cancer. The Veteran's basal cell carcinoma was not found to be related to herbicide exposure, while his superficial bladder cancer may be related to herbicide exposure or fuel exposure.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied. The claims for hypertension and bladder cancer are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's bladder cancer with radical cystoprostatectomy and urostomy is granted as secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer. The Veteran's tinnitus was denied due to lack of in-service onset or continuity.

The Board has remanded the claims for heart condition, bladder cancer, and prostate cancer due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran's service treatment records do not provide clear information on these conditions' origins.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and hearing loss for accrued benefits purposes. Additionally, the cause of death claim is also being remanded due to insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's bladder cancer to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations. The hearing loss, tinnitus, kidney condition, and PTSD claims are all subject to further review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bladder cancer, specifically whether it is related to service exposure. The Veteran will need a VA examination and additional records.