Bladder cancer decisions — 2019

The Veteran's bladder cancer residuals resulted predominantly in urinary frequency, but not leakage requiring an appliance or absorbent pads.,The Veteran's left ear hearing loss was rated at 0 percent based on the Maryland CNC speech recognition score and pure tone thresholds.,TDIU prior to September 30, 2007 is denied as the Veteran had been employed until his retirement from the fire department.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is not considered to be related to his service, specifically the exposure to radiation while stationed at Camp Hanford. The Board found no evidence that supports a connection between the Veteran's bladder cancer and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further evaluation due to a lack of medical opinion regarding the relationship between bladder cancer and diabetes mellitus and in-service exposure to diesel fuel.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right ear hearing loss, hypertension, bladder cancer (due to herbicide exposure), and a skin condition (formerly claimed as chloracne) due to VA not having obtained all relevant records and because an examination is needed to determine if any current bladder cancer is related to military service.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is found to be at least as likely as not caused by in-service herbicide exposure, and service connection for bladder cancer is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to procedural errors in the initial rating decisions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of his service-connected prostate status post radical prostatectomy and bladder cancer, diabetes mellitus, type II, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome were dismissed as the Veteran withdrew these claims during his April 2019 Board hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bone cancer, appendix cancer, gallbladder cancer, and multiple myeloma are denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosis related to Camp Lejeune exposure.

The Veteran's skin condition and bladder cancer are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for additional research on the relationship between Agent Orange exposure and these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer, including as due to exposure to ionizing radiation, is denied.,The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection for nerve damage of the bilateral feet is denied.,The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection for vertigo is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information and need for further examination regarding the Veteran's bladder cancer claim.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision on his claims for service connection.

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

The Veteran's claims for bladder and prostate cancer were dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied in September 1986 due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service. The claim has been reopened with new and material evidence.,Service connection for coronary artery disease is granted based on exposure to herbicidal agents during service in Thailand, which is presumed for veterans who served in Vietnam-era areas or those exposed to herbicides like Agent Orange.,The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus, type II was also reopened with new and material evidence. Service connection is granted due to his military service in Thailand where he was exposed to herbicide agents.,Service connection for bladder cancer is denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to exposure to herbicidal agents during service.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss remains denied. The most recent audiometric results do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the cases due to a need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bladder cancer and its relation to service, specifically Agent Orange exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, as well as his request for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. The issues were not related to service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer and prostate cancer, both linked to exposure at Camp Lejeune, are denied as there is no evidence of such conditions during or after his military service.

Prior to September 26, 2017, the Veteran's bladder cancer residuals were rated at 40 percent disabling. The Board found that there was no evidence of increased urinary frequency necessitating changing absorbent materials more than four times per day prior to this date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypothyroidism and bladder cancer due to lack of new and relevant evidence.