Bladder cancer decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to ionizing radiation exposure, as the Veteran's exposure history and dose assessment are unclear. The case is being returned to obtain a proper dose estimate from the appropriate entity.

The Board has granted service connection for bladder cancer, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his service in Vietnam is at least as likely as not the cause of his condition.

The Veteran's bladder cancer with prostate involvement and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further evaluation due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's bladder cancer and its residuals are being remanded for a VA examination to determine if there is a nexus between his in-service herbicide agent exposure and the condition.

The Veteran's bladder cancer and recurrent urinary tract infections were not incurred or aggravated during service, and the Board found no evidence to support a connection between these conditions and his exposure to jet fuel in service.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his presumed herbicide agent exposure during service.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is presumed to be related to his military service, specifically exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for bladder cancer, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to military service or exposure to herbicide agents and/or aviation fuels.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted compensation under 38 U.S.C. §1151 due to being prescribed Pioglitazone for his diabetes by VA, as the risk of this event was not reasonably foreseeable.

The Veteran's bladder cancer residuals, left shoulder disorder, and gastrointestinal disorder are not service-connected. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to his delayed diagnosis of bladder cancer. Service connection was denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bladder and prostate cancer due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran needs to provide VA with information about his treatment from specific doctors, and VA will arrange for him to undergo examinations to determine if he has these cancers and whether they are related to his time in service.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus, anemia as a result of exposure to herbicides, and bladder cancer as a result of exposure to herbicides. The case is being remanded due to the need to verify the Veteran's presence in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to exposure to TCE during active service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for multiple conditions including hypertension, bladder cancer, chronic kidney dysfunction, prostate cancer, and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for an examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's bladder cancer and his service, including the conceded exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's death is related to his military service, specifically the bladder cancer he developed during service. The Board found that the evidence was at least in equipoise and granted service connection for the cause of death.

The appeal for service connection has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in Thailand. The Board has determined that the Veteran served near the perimeter of the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, which places him at risk for herbicide exposure. Service connection is granted for prostate cancer on a presumptive basis.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied bladder cancer service connection was granted with an effective date of September 29, 2016. The Board found that the earlier requested effective date is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bladder cancer, gall bladder cancer, and prostate cancer due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The Under Secretary for Health will prepare a dose estimate based on the Veteran's reported proximity to contaminated ships during his guard duty at Mare Island Naval Shipyard and his three days of firefighter training at Treasure Island in April 1947.