Prostate cancer decisions — 2012

The Veteran's death was due to respiratory arrest caused by prostate cancer, which is not service-connected. The VA examiner found no evidence that the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to his death.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the claims of service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, residuals of a stroke, and prostate cancer prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to an initial, compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and an effective date prior to April 27, 2007 for a grant of service connection for prostate cancer and type II diabetes mellitus were denied. The Board found that the disability was not shown to be productive of industrial impairment warranting a compensable evaluation under the schedular criteria.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding new and material evidence. Service connection is granted as due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, residuals of a stroke, prostate cancer, and an acquired psychiatric disorder including posttraumatic stress disorder will be the subject of a separate decision. The appeal is currently remanded due to missing records and lack of verification of reserve component service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by service and cannot be presumed to have been incurred therein.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, so the claim for an initial increased rating for service-connected prostate cancer is dismissed.

The Board found no competent evidence showing that the Veteran's prostate cancer was caused by his service-connected epididymitis, and thus denied the claim for secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions or exposure to asbestos in service caused his death. The appellant is also provided with new notice letter and an opportunity to submit additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for prostate cancer service connection was denied as the condition did not exist prior to his active duty period.

The Board has determined that the cause of the Veteran's death, metastatic prostate cancer, is not service-connected.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for prostate cancer, gastrointestinal reflux disease, a skin disability, and an intestinal disability were denied as the evidence did not show these conditions were caused by his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of prostate cancer are manifested by findings of urinary leakage/incontinence requiring the use of absorbent materials which must be changed more than 4 times per day, warranting a 60 percent evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding medical records and the need for further examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for a clotting disorder, as secondary to prostate cancer or herbicide exposure, and TDIU are pending.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to have been incurred as a result of his active service. The Board has granted entitlement to service connection for prostate cancer.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service, which could potentially grant service connection for prostate cancer. The claims for increased rating and TDIU will also be remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records, a new VA examination, and development of a claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is granted, subject to the controlling regulations applicable to the payment of monetary benefits.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied as there is no evidence of additional disability resulting from VA care, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that any fault was on the part of VA.