Bladder cancer decisions — 2022

The Veteran's bladder cancer is presumed to be caused by his in-service herbicide exposure, and thus service connection for the condition is granted.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is presumed to be due to his service in Vietnam, where he was exposed to herbicide agents. The Board has granted service connection for the condition.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and residuals of bladder cancer are granted. The claim for nephrosclerosis is also granted as secondary to the service-connected residuals of bladder cancer. However, the claim for hypertension remains pending due to a lack of opinion regarding its relationship to service.

The Veteran's cause of death is presumed to be caused by his exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death due to bladder cancer.