Prostate cancer decisions — 2003

The veteran's application for Service Disabled Veterans (RH) Insurance was denied because he had prostate cancer, which is not considered a service-connected condition. The total debits exceeded the maximum allowed under VA guidelines.

The veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer, which he claims was caused by radiation exposure during his military service. The VA has not yet obtained a dose estimate from the Defense Department to determine if the veteran was exposed to ionizing radiation in service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in loss of use of one or both feet, hands, vision, or ankylosis of knees or hips. Therefore, the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing a vehicle with special adaptive equipment are not met.

The veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, claimed as the result of exposure to ionizing radiation during military service, is being remanded due to incomplete development and dose assessment.

The Board denied both claims for service connection and for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was not sufficient evidence to establish a causal relationship between the veteran's prostatitis and his prostate cancer.

The veteran's original claim for service connection for prostate cancer secondary to herbicide exposure was received on April 25, 2001. Since his claim was received more than one year after his separation from service, the effective date of the award is set as the date of receipt of the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, a heart condition secondary to his back disorder, and a left leg condition secondary to his back disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for colonic polyps and prostate cancer, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Board found that the reduction in disability rating from 100% to 20% for prostate cancer was proper based on the evidence showing no local recurrence or metastasis, and residual symptoms of voiding dysfunction not more than 20% disabling.

The veteran's service connection claim for prostate cancer due to herbicide exposure is denied as he did not serve in Vietnam and the condition was first diagnosed many years after service.

The veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer, which he claims is related to radiation exposure during his military service. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to lack of evidence linking his prostate cancer to service, including exposure to chemicals.

The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected residuals of prostate cancer status post prostatectomy, and denied a compensable evaluation for his erectile dysfunction.

The veteran's prostate cancer, which was initially diagnosed in 1991 and treated with radiation therapy, has been rated at 100% since November 30, 1998.