Prostate cancer decisions — 2007

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for residuals of prostate cancer and impotence with bilateral testicular atrophy, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating than what was already assigned.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for prostate cancer or PTSD. Consequently, no disability rating or effective date will be assigned.

The Board's decision denying service connection for a skin disorder and prostate cancer was dismissed due to the Court's vacating and remanding of the decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial rating higher than 40 percent for residuals of prostate cancer and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were granted, with prostate cancer being presumed due to herbicide exposure. The eye disorder claim was denied, but the veteran is entitled to an increased evaluation for peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities and a higher rating for diabetes mellitus.

The veteran is entitled to additional compensation for his spouse, S.J.H., due to the presence of at least one service-connected disability rated at 30% or more.

The Board found that the veteran's prostate cancer is not due to radiation exposure during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board granted separate 10 percent ratings for osteoarthritis of the right and left hip, a 20 percent rating for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, and 30 percent rating for duodenal ulcer, hiatal hernia and erosive esophagitis effective from October 25, 1999.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and prostate cancer, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedule.