Bladder cancer decisions — 2021

The Veteran's bladder cancer is presumed to have been incurred in service due to his exposure to herbicide agents while serving in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's cause of death, metastatic bladder cancer, is presumed service connected due to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The cases of thyroid disease, bladder cancer, cervical spine disability, sleep apnea, and bilateral hearing loss are remanded.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is remanded for further development and an opinion regarding its etiology.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no final decision could be made on the merits of his claims.

The Veteran's prostate and bladder cancers are now considered service-connected due to herbicide agent exposure. The claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) is also remanded.

The Veteran's bladder cancer was previously rated at 100% due to surgery and convalescence. However, the RO reduced his rating to 40% after a VA examination indicated remission of the cancer. The Veteran has submitted evidence of another bladder cancer surgery in March 2020, but the date of recurrence is unclear. The Board has ordered additional records from his private urologist(s) for consideration.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected tension headaches (claimed as headaches) was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show characteristic prostrating attacks of migraine/non-migraine headache pain during the appeal period.,The issue of entitlement to a compensable rating for service-connected bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to inadequate audiological examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for bladder cancer on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents, as the Veteran's condition is now considered a disease subject to such presumption.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is presumed to be related to his service in Vietnam due to herbicide exposure. The hypertension case requires further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to service, including potential aggravation by PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases of prostate and bladder cancer for additional development due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's representative.

Service connection for bladder cancer is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection for skin condition of the feet and legs (claimed as jungle rot) is remanded.

DIC benefits and accrued benefits for bladder cancer are granted based on service connection.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is related to herbicide agent exposure during service, and the Board has granted service connection on a direct basis.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is being remanded for further evaluation due to the lack of service personnel records confirming her time at Fort McClellan and potential exposure to contaminants. A new VA opinion is needed regarding the etiology of her bladder cancer, including possible exposure to contaminants during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and bladder cancer have been granted. However, the claim for service connection for a prostate condition has been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.,Service connection is established for bilateral hearing loss and erectile dysfunction based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer is being remanded due to the need to obtain a dose estimate from the Undersecretary of Health, as his participation in U.S. atmospheric testing has not been properly documented.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bladder cancer, erectile dysfunction, coarctation of aorta, and arterial tear due to potential issues with the evidence of record. The Veteran's claims are not currently granted as there is no direct evidence linking these conditions to his military service.