Bladder cancer Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's metastatic bladder cancer, which was a result of his herbicide exposure during service, caused his death. As this condition is presumed due to Agent Orange exposure, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is currently on hold due to the need for additional development and examination, including a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's claims of CUE in the September 1993 and May [redacted], 1995 decisions were denied, as the appellant is not legally entitled to pursue these claims on an accrued benefits basis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service exposure to herbicides, and thus could not establish presumptive service connection based on Agent Orange exposure. Additionally, there was no direct or secondary service connection established.

The Veteran's bladder and prostate cancer claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of his cancers. The psychiatric disorder claim is also being remanded due to its inextricability with the cancer claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for any of the claimed conditions, as there is no competent and credible evidence showing current disabilities or a link to his active service.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is not service-connected as his exposure to herbicides did not play a role in the development of this condition. His prostate cancer residuals are service-connected, but do not warrant a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case for a medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically whether his prostate cancer diagnosis either predated his bladder cancer diagnosis or developed independently. The Court also noted that efforts should be made to obtain any relevant private treatment records from the Veteran's retirement up to his death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bladder cancer is related to his service-connected prostate cancer treatment, and thus grants service connection for the disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition, but further development is needed before these issues can be decided.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer, which he claims is due to exposure to Agent Orange while in Vietnam, has been remanded. The Board requested a new VA medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's condition is related to his military service and exposure to herbicides.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bladder cancer is not related to his service, including any exposure to herbicides. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection or secondary service connection based on his prostate cancer.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for bladder cancer, residuals of prostate surgery, erectile dysfunction, and entitlement to a TDIU.

The Board has found that the Veteran likely has peripheral neuropathy that is related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's bladder cancer is related to his service or aggravated by his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the issues of entitlement to service connection for prostate cancer and bladder cancer.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is found to be related to his military service, including exposure to insecticides. Service connection for the condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. The Veteran also needs an examination regarding his hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by his active duty service and did not fall under any presumptive conditions due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's cause of death was advanced metastatic bladder cancer. The Board found that there is no evidence to support a connection between the Veteran's Agent Orange exposure and his bladder cancer, leading to a denial of service connection for the cause of death.