Bladder cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, Parkinson's disease, bladder cancer, and kidney disability are all granted. The kidney disability claim is remanded due to a lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran's bladder cancer was not incurred or aggravated by his military service, as there is no evidence of exposure to herbicides during his service. The claim for service connection has been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development regarding potential exposure to PFAS firefighting foam and for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his shoulder conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for COPD, bladder cancer, and a heart condition.

The Board has found a duty to assist error and requires additional evidence, including VA examination and private treatment records, to determine the severity of the Veteran's bladder cancer residuals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand. Service connection is denied for skin cancer as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of bladder cancer is being remanded due to a lack of substantial compliance with prior Board remand instructions regarding potential exposure to herbicide agents during his naval service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate condition and bladder cancer due to inadequate VA examinations and opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which may be related to his in-service urinary symptoms and exposure to unidentified chemicals while working as a truck driver in Germany.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of bladder cancer, finding that he did not file a claim prior to November 14, 2023. The decision is based on VA regulations regarding liberalizing laws and special provisions under the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for bladder cancer is granted. The issue of service connection for intestinal cancer is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's bladder cancer was granted as a presumptive disability due to herbicide exposure, and the effective date is set at August 10, 2022. The rating of 100% has been increased to cover the entire appeal period.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 1, 2022 for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's claim was part of his increased rating claim for bladder cancer and thoracolumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination opinions regarding the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and his cessation of smoking in 1961.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding potential exposure to herbicides and asbestos during his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension and bladder cancer were denied increased ratings, while the claims for service connection of chronic kidney disease and COPD are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for testicular cancer and a compensable disability rating for bladder cancer.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of gall bladder cancer has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of bladder cancer as there is no evidence showing a current diagnosis or symptoms during or near the period on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 40 percent increased rating for bladder cancer is denied because the earliest possible effective date is February 27, 2024, as no increase in disability occurred within one year prior to this date.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for ischemic heart disease is denied. The Veteran's residuals of bladder cancer with chronic kidney disease and urinary incontinence are rated at 60 percent, which is the maximum allowed under current criteria. The Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability remains at 20 percent. A TDIU from September 8, 2021 is granted.