Bladder cancer decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer, type II diabetes mellitus, and neuropathy are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board denied service connection for thyroid cancer and bladder cancer, finding that the cancers were not caused by in-service exposure to ionizing radiation or herbicide agents.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is denied as the evidence does not support a link to service, specifically Camp Lejeune exposure. The Board found that the presumption of service connection was rebutted by affirmative evidence to the contrary.,Service connection for multiple myeloma is also denied due to lack of current diagnosis and no evidence linking it to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and urethral cancer was reopened due to new evidence. However, the claim remains denied as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The case is being remanded to determine the correct amount of NSC pension and SMC A & A payable to the Veteran for specific periods, and to review the appellants' claim for accrued benefits.

The Board denied service connection for a heart condition and bladder cancer, finding that the conditions are not related to service or service-connected diabetes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and bladder cancer. The remand requires obtaining additional medical records and providing etiological opinions regarding the onset of these conditions during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to have contributed substantially or materially to his death from bladder cancer. The appeal for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 and death pension benefits are dismissed as the greater benefit of service connection for cause of death has been awarded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his death.

The Board has granted a disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD, but the claim for service connection for bladder cancer and TDIU is being remanded due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's attorney.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is not associated with Agent Orange exposure, but may be related to his in-service duties. The case is remanded for a VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran died of bladder cancer, which the Board found not attributable to service or exposure to herbicide agents. As such, the claim for service connection for cause of death is denied.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is being remanded for further evaluation due to insufficient medical opinions and the need for additional records.

The Board vacated the decision regarding service connection for lumbar spine, left knee, and right knee conditions secondary to hepatitis C. The issues were remanded but not granted.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder due to exposure to herbicide agents, but remanded the issue of service connection for bladder cancer.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bladder cancer, chloracne, Bowen's disease on right side of groin, and skin cancer due to herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional information regarding his claim for increased special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has granted service connection for both bladder cancer and pancreatic cancer, which are presumed to be caused by herbicide exposure during the Veteran's service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection, with the claim reopened based on new and material evidence. The Board finds that there is at least as likely as not a relationship between his bladder cancer and exposure to toxic herbicides during service.

The Board denied service connection for nephrolithiasis and remanded the issue of service connection for bladder cancer due to herbicide exposure. The decision on service connection for nephrolithiasis is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service at Camp Lejeune, which may be relevant to his claim for bladder cancer.