Bladder cancer decisions — 2019

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure at Camp LeJeune. The lung, prostate, and skin (melanoma) cancers are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is found to be related to his service, including exposure to Agent Orange. Service connection for bladder cancer is granted.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is related to in-service exposure to herbicide agents, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back condition and bladder cancer due to Agent Orange exposure are remanded as additional evidence is needed to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and bladder cancer due to potential exposure to herbicides during service. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for either condition as there is no probative medical evidence linking them to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder and prostate disabilities due to herbicide exposure. The remand requires clarification of the June 2014 VA examination regarding the Veteran’s bladder disability, and an addendum opinion on the nature and onset of his prostate condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer and hypertension as due to exposure to herbicides has been granted, but the remanded issues of service connection are pending further examination and analysis.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied. The reduction of the PTSD disability rating from 50 to 30 percent, effective July 1, 2019, was proper and has been granted.

The Veteran's death was attributed to metastatic bladder cancer, which is a radiogenic disease. His family claims he was exposed to ionizing radiation during Operation Plumbbob at Camp Desert Rock in Nevada. However, the available records do not confirm his presence there. The claim will be remanded for further development under 38 C.F.R. § 3.311.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and bladder cancer, both presumed to be caused by exposure to herbicides during service. Service connection for prostate cancer is denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Veteran's bladder cancer and right inguinal hernia scar have been granted service connection. The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for lumbar spine spondylosis, left ankle sprain, lung disability (to include tuberculosis), and psoriasis due to inadequate VA opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and a need for a VA medical examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his diagnosed condition, specifically whether it is related to active duty service, including exposure to herbicides and diesel fuel.

The Board has granted service connection for bladder cancer due to exposure to Agent Orange, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's bladder cancer is related to his presumed Agent Orange exposure. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's aneurysms and bladder cancer are related to service, specifically Agent Orange exposure. The claims will be reconsidered based on this new evidence.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is being remanded for further examination to determine if it is related to his service, including presumed herbicide exposure, and if it is aggravated by his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to bladder cancer, finding that it is as likely as not etiologically-related to his service at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's surviving spouse was granted accrued benefits and service connection for bladder cancer, but the appellant is not entitled to attorney fees because no notice of disagreement was filed on these issues.