Bladder cancer decisions — 2020

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection, with the presumption of herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's lung nodules and bladder cancer were denied service connection as they are not related to his active service, including exposure to asbestos or chemicals. His right index finger disability was also denied an increased rating.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted as due to exposure to herbicides in Vietnam, and the Board places great probative weight on the opinion linking it to service.

The Board denied service connection for cause of death due to bladder cancer and COPD, finding that the Veteran's COPD was not related to in-service asbestos exposure or other welding fume exposure. The decision also noted that the Veteran died from chronic renal failure caused by bladder cancer.

The Board has found that the previous VA medical opinion was inadequate and requires an addendum to address specific directives. The issues of service connection for bladder cancer, prostate cancer, pelvic cancer, temporary total rating due to surgical treatment of a service-connected disability (all colorectal cancers), SMC based on aid and attendance, and cause of death are remanded pending further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer and erectile dysfunction were denied as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions originated in or were related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's bladder cancer and herbicide exposure. The case needs further development with a new medical opinion.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer, finding that his current diagnosis is at least as likely as not related to in-service exposure to second-hand smoke. The appeal was decided on the merits of the evidence presented.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed hypertension is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The Board also finds that the Veteran's kidney disorder, bladder cancer, and erectile dysfunction are aggravated by his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for urinary bladder cancer due to exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange (AO), is being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate and bladder cancers are not related to his active service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The evidence does not support a finding of an etiological link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection as due to in-service exposure to an herbicide agent.,The Veteran's hypertension claim remains pending and requires additional development.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is at least as likely as not related to his active service, including exposure to diesel fuel, fumes, and exhaust. Service connection for bladder cancer is granted.

The Board denied service connection for bladder cancer and liver cyst, finding that the evidence did not support a link to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for residuals of bladder cancer with voiding dysfunction is denied prior to August 23, 2018. The case is remanded for further evaluation after that date.

The Board has granted service connection for basal cell carcinoma. The remaining issues of service connection for bladder cancer, anal cancer, kidney cysts, liver cysts, and lung nodules are remanded due to inadequate development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and opinions regarding his PTSD, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and Individual Unemployability (TDIU) claims. The issues include seeking increased ratings for PTSD, service connection for kidney and bladder cancers, and determining if the Veteran can work due to his disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for lung cancer and bladder cancer, but has remanded the cases of left leg aneurysm and prostate disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper extremities. The claims of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and bladder cancer are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology.