Prostate cancer decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and higher special monthly compensation, finding no evidence of a formal or informal claim prior to October 25, 2002. The veteran's prostate cancer was not service-connected until October 25, 2002.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and ensuring compliance with VCAA requirements.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining his personnel records and providing him with a VA examination. The issues of service connection for various conditions are also being addressed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for prostatitis and urethritis, finding no current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected prostate cancer, which contributed to his death, rendered him in need of aid and attendance due to terminal cancer. As a result, special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is granted.

The veteran's prostate cancer and loss of use of a creative organ were granted effective November 27, 2002. The issues regarding an increased evaluation for prostatitis remain unresolved.

The Board found that the veteran's prostate and skin cancers were not incurred or aggravated by service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional medical records and determine if service connection for the cause of the veteran's death should be granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of a psychiatric disorder, bladder cancer due to Agent Orange exposure, and prostate cancer. The denial was based on lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service or presumed herbicide exposure.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death was not related to his military service, and denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The veteran's claim for service connection for leukemia, prostate cancer, and skin cancer due to exposure to ionizing radiation during service is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence of prostate cancer and a need for further development, including obtaining medical records from VA facilities and private physicians.

The Board has determined that the veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has dismissed the veteran's appeals for prostate cancer, adenocarcinoma of the colon, and esophageal cancer due to procedural issues. The appeal for squamous cell carcinoma of the left true vocal cord is pending.

The veteran's claim for an effective date prior to October 10, 1996 for service connection of prostate cancer was denied. The claim for a higher evaluation of his service-connected prostate cancer was also denied.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for service connection for hypertension, varicose veins, and prostate cancer are not well grounded. The Board found no evidence of a relationship between these conditions and the appellant's military service.

The Board denied service connection for right leg disability and prostate cancer, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence linking the conditions to service or radiation exposure.

The veteran's prostate cancer and heart disease claims are remanded for additional development, including verification of service in Vietnam and VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.