Bladder cancer Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine disorder, bladder cancer, and erectile dysfunction based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's bladder cancer residuals are rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds no evidence to support a higher rating. The Veteran's symptoms of urinary frequency and voiding issues are attributed to his non-service-connected benign prostatic hypertrophy.

The Veteran's causes of death were not service-connected, and he did not meet the eligibility requirements for nonservice-connected death pension or accrued benefits.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is caused by his service-connected prostate cancer, to include radiation treatment. The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bladder cancer as secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess his service-connected low back disability and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Veteran's bladder cancer did not have its onset during active service or for many years thereafter, and is not related to such service, including exposure to herbicides. The Board finds that the Veteran's bladder cancer did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's lung and bladder cancers were not found to be related to his active service, while liver cancer was found to have onset during service. The Board denied all claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for recurrent bladder cancer, and a VA medical opinion is needed to determine if his bladder cancer is related to service exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and type II diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure are being remanded as the VA has not verified his claimed exposure.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's current diagnosis of a toenail condition, including onychomycosis and ingrown toenails, is related to his military service. Service connection is granted for this condition. However, the issue of service connection for bladder cancer remains pending as there are no effective dates provided.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bladder cancer is related to his military service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for renal/kidney cancer and bladder cancer, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has found no evidence of asbestos exposure during service and insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's current bladder, colon, and prostate cancers and his active duty service.,Therefore, the claims for service connection for these conditions are denied.

The Board has restored the Veteran's CAD rating from 100% to 30%, effective October 1, 2014.,The Veteran is granted an initial rating of 70% for PTSD since October 29, 2010.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a supplemental opinion from Dr. S.L. or another provider regarding herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bladder cancer is related to his service in Vietnam and exposure to herbicide agents, thus granting service connection for residuals of bladder cancer.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to address the issue of whether the Veteran's exposure to herbicides, diesel fuel, and exhaust fumes caused or contributed to his bladder cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease, effective November 26, 2011. The Veteran's depression, skin disorder (seborrheic keratosis), and bladder cancer have not been established as related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's residuals of bladder cancer and prostate cancer are not attributable to his service, including exposure to asbestos while in service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for the Veteran's cause of death. The evidence submitted since the October 1999 rating decision is cumulative or does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.