Prostate cancer decisions — 2005

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for the residuals of prostate cancer, finding that the veteran's urinary leakage requires the use of absorbent materials changed at least five times per day. The other issues were not addressed as they are not inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim.

The Board found that there is no persuasive evidence suggesting the veteran's prostate cancer originated in service or is otherwise causally related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides such as Agent Orange.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding no persuasive evidence suggesting that his condition originated in service or is otherwise causally related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides such as Agent Orange.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and appendiceal cancer were denied as there was no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicide agents during his military service. The Board found that the preponderance of the evidence did not support these claims.

The veteran's prostate cancer and asthma were not found to be related to herbicide agent exposure in service. Service connection for chronic bronchitis, arthritis of the cervical spine, arthritis of the lumbar spine, and arthritis of the shoulders was also denied.

The Board has restored the veteran's 100% rating for residuals of prostate cancer, effective from November 21, 2000 (the date of his seed implantation surgery).

The Board has determined that the veteran's prostate cancer and coronary artery disease were not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer, which he claims was caused by exposure to pesticides and herbicides during his military service. The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding the specific duties performed at Chambers Lake.

The Board denied service connection for a respiratory disorder and prostate cancer, finding that the veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service. The Board concluded that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or asbestos exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred in or due to active service, and may not be presumed as a result of exposure to Agent Orange. The claim is therefore denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, postoperative prostatectomy due to herbicide exposure is being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and for increased ratings for various foot, ear, and groin disabilities. The prostate cancer was not found to be related to service or a presumptive exposure to herbicides. The other conditions were also not granted as service-connected.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the veteran's service-connected epididymitis, status post right epididymectomy.

The Board has determined that the veteran's metastatic prostate cancer is service-connected and was a contributing cause of his death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a back injury, a respiratory disorder, and prostate cancer have been denied as there is insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and assigned a noncompensable rating from January 2002. The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating remains pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by multisystem organ failure, which is related to his service-connected prostate cancer and prostatectomy. Therefore, the cause of the veteran's death is considered service-connected.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for postoperative residuals of prostate cancer, including as due to herbicide exposure. The evidence did not support a finding that the veteran was exposed to herbicides during service or that his prostate cancer is related to such exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for prostate disorder and prostate cancer, finding no competent evidence linking his current conditions to exposure to ionizing radiation during military service.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for increased evaluations of service-connected postoperative residuals of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.