Prostate cancer decisions — 2007

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation higher than 20 percent for his status post prostate cancer, status post prostatectomy prior to November 3, 2004 and in excess of 40 percent from November 3, 2004, forward.

The veteran's prostate cancer residuals are currently rated at 40 percent disabling for the period prior to July 17, 2007 and from that date forward. The Board found that changing toilet tissue six times per day is not equivalent to changing an adult diaper or other absorbent material two or more times per day.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examination to determine the extent of his genitourinary disorder, including generalized poor health.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA examination to assess the severity of the veteran's service-connected prostate cancer.

The veteran's residuals of prostate cancer were characterized by nocturia averaging no more than 4 episodes per night from January 1, 2003, to August 31, 2005. Effective September 1, 2005, the disability resulted in nocturia averaging 5 or more episodes per night.

The veteran's scar, residual of a laceration of the right biceps, is rated at 10 percent due to pain and tenderness. The veteran's impotence is rated as noncompensable but may be considered for special monthly compensation. The TDIU claim remains pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have prostate cancer and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that the effective date for service-connected prostate cancer cannot be earlier than July 21, 2003 due to lack of evidence showing entitlement prior to this date. The veteran's claim was denied as there is no indication of prostate cancer before July 21, 2003.

The VA has determined that the veteran's prostate cancer residuals do not warrant a compensable evaluation, as his symptoms are not severe enough to meet the criteria for any of the applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the reduction of his prostate cancer disability rating.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for diabetes mellitus or prostate cancer, and denied the claims based on a lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The veteran's prostate cancer is being reviewed for service connection due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The case has been remanded for further development, including obtaining records of the veteran's radiation exposure and preparing a dose estimate.

The veteran's service connection for residuals of prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and special monthly compensation based on the loss of use of a creative organ was previously granted. The appeal to sever this service connection is denied.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that prostate cancer with widespread metastasis was not incurred in or aggravated by service and did not contribute to his death.

The Board found that the veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's prostate cancer residuals have been rated at 20 percent prior to September 16, 2005 and at 60 percent beginning from that date.,For the period beginning September 16, 2005, a rating of 60 percent has been granted for his prostate cancer residuals.

The veteran's service connection for prostate cancer is granted due to his in-service exposure to herbicides, including burn pits. The veteran served a single day in the Republic of Vietnam and was diagnosed with prostate cancer that manifested to a compensable level.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that there was no credible evidence of in-service exposure to Agent Orange or other presumptive conditions and that the veteran did not have a history of active service in Vietnam. The Board also found that the veteran had not established service connection for these conditions based on direct evidence.

The veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 20 percent, effective from the date of his initial service connection in July 2003.