Bladder cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's bladder cancer is found to be related to his time in active service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is presumed to be service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The right elbow injury, right shoulder strain with degenerative arthritis, and residuals of traumatic pneumothorax are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection due to herbicide exposure. The skin condition, formerly claimed as chloracne, is denied service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for bladder cancer, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's bladder cancer was incurred during his military service due to exposure to herbicide agents. The presumption of Agent Orange exposure applies given the time and place of service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bladder cancer, coronary artery disease, emphysema, sleep apnea, and vascular diseases in the upper and lower extremities are remanded due to incomplete VA treatment records and need for further medical opinions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for carcinoma of the bladder (also claimed as bladder cancer) is granted due to presumed exposure in the Gulf War.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicides in service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for service-connected residuals of bladder cancer is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted as due to herbicide exposure during service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is denied as not related to service, with the Board finding that it is more likely due to obesity. The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted as presumptively caused by herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 50% rating, and his rhinitis does not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is presumed to be related to in-service herbicide exposure and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his military service, including exposure to aviation fuels and chemicals.

The Veteran's bladder cancer, presumed to be caused by his service in Vietnam and exposure to herbicide agents including Agent Orange, is found to be a service-connected disability. As the cause of death, the Veteran's widow is granted DIC benefits.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection of coarctation of aorta has been granted. The claims for service connection of arterial tear, bladder cancer, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to presumed herbicide agent exposure. The initial rating for ischemic cardiomyopathy is remanded as the VA examination over five years ago may not have adequately assessed his current condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for bladder cancer and prostate cancer to obtain additional medical records and conduct a VA examination.

The Board has dismissed all claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer and prostate cancer due to insufficient evidence regarding his alleged in-service exposure to radiation. The claims will be reconsidered with additional development.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is presumed to be related to his service in the Republic of Vietnam, where he was exposed to herbicide agents. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is presumed to be due to herbicide agent exposure during service, and the claim for service connection is granted.