Prostate cancer decisions — 2007

The veteran's prostate cancer residuals are currently rated at 40 percent, effective July 1, 2003. The evidence does not support a higher rating as the incontinence is only requiring absorbent materials to be changed two to four times per day.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus with hypertension and impotence, as the veteran did not have these conditions during or due to military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, heart disability, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities, and the right lower extremity were denied as not related to his military service.,Effective August 30, 1977, service connection was granted for hearing loss.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration disability records and scheduling VA examinations to assess his PTSD and prostate cancer.

The Board has determined that the veteran's prostate cancer with sterilization and skin discoloration are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during or after service. The claims for these conditions will be denied.

The RO reduced the veteran's rating for prostate cancer residuals from 100% to 10% effective June 1, 2004. The RO then increased the rating to 40% effective December 8, 2005.,For the period beginning December 8, 2005, the veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated as 40%

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for dependency and indemnity compensation for the cause of the veteran's death and dependents' educational assistance are inextricably intertwined. The case is being remanded to obtain a copy of the May 2004 autopsy report, which may provide confirmation of the veteran's conditions.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's low back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, prostate cancer, and lung condition. The evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection for any of these conditions.

The veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer, which he claims is related to his in-service exposure to herbicides. The VA needs to verify the specific details of this alleged exposure and determine if it occurred.

The veteran's death was caused by metastic prostate cancer, which is not service-connected. The appellant's claim for Dependents Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 is also denied.

The veteran's prostate cancer residuals have been rated at 10 percent since November 1, 2003. The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the period from November 1, 2003.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and hemorrhoids, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that an effective date prior to February 25, 2005 for the grant of service connection for prostate cancer is not warranted as the veteran did not meet all eligibility criteria on the effective date of the regulation.

The veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and removal of growths from the neck were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The veteran's cause of death was due to metastatic carcinoma of the prostate, which is presumed to be caused by exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The appellant has been granted service connection for the cause of death and entitlement to Dependents Education Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35.

The veteran seeks service connection for prostate cancer, which he claims is due to exposure to ionizing radiation in Japan. The Board finds that the duty to assist includes obtaining a dose estimate based on the veteran's confirmed service in Japan and requests have been made accordingly.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer due to ionizing radiation, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to service.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the veteran's prostate cancer rating from 100% to 60% was proper, as his predominant residual is urinary incontinence.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and bilateral gynecomastia as there was no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides in Korea, and the conditions were not shown to be related to service.