Bladder cancer Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bladder cancer is more likely than not related to his exposure to chemicals in service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's prostate and bladder cancers are being remanded for additional development to determine if they were caused by sun exposure during service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of entitlement to an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss. The claims of service connection for skin disorder, neck disorder, diabetes mellitus Type II, bladder cancer, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression), stomach disorder, bilateral leg disorder, and feet disorder have all been denied as there is no current evidence of a chronic condition in each case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer, hyperlipidemia, and hepatitis C have been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions during his period of active military service or within the presumptive period following service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer and metastatic lung cancer, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for prostate cancer, skin cancer, and bladder cancer due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The Veteran did not have service in Vietnam or exposure to herbicides during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic right epididymitis, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and scars of the nose and cheek due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The decision found no evidence associating these conditions with active service or exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has requested medical opinions and additional evidence, including a new medical opinion from Dr. M.S., supporting the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and residuals of bladder cancer. The case is being remanded to allow for local consideration of this newly added evidence.

The Veteran's bladder cancer was not incurred or aggravated as a result of his active military service, and may not be presumed to have been so incurred.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including bladder cancer and prostate disorder, all potentially related to exposure to herbicides. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's bladder cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by service and cannot be presumed to have been incurred therein.

The Veteran's prostate and bladder cancers were not service-connected, as he did not have a diagnosis of prostate cancer. The Board found that the evidence does not show such a nexus.

The Board found that the Veteran's bladder cancer residuals are not related to his service-connected low back disability, and denied both claims for secondary service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for bladder cancer, and the Board dismissed this issue. The respiratory disability claim remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected asbestosis, nicotine dependence, and bladder cancer do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bladder cancer and therefore cannot establish service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated in active military service and that the service incurrence of bladder cancer may not be presumed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bladder cancer, cataracts of both eyes, and glaucoma of both eyes were not incurred or aggravated during active military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including cataracts of both eyes, bowel problems (hemorrhoids and diverticulosis), urination problems, thickening of the walls of the left lung, cysts on the face and neck, residuals of a tumor removal on the back, a tumor on the left lung, bladder cancer, and headaches. The claims were denied as not being related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service and thus denied all of his claims.