Prostate cancer decisions — 2012

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection of various conditions, including bilateral cataracts and glaucoma, diabetes, low back pain pathology, hypertension, athlete's foot, and prostate cancer. The appeals are remanded to the Louisville, Kentucky RO for further development due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions, including diabetes mellitus and its related complications. The issues are primarily about service connection for these conditions due to herbicide exposure in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 28, 2009, for the grant of service connection for prostate cancer was denied as he did not meet all eligibility criteria for such a claim prior to that date.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, finding no current diagnosis of prostate cancer and no evidence linking erectile dysfunction to service or a service-connected condition. The claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and his military service, including exposure to herbicides or ionizing radiation.

The Board has determined that further evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran was in Vietnam and thus whether his prostate cancer may be presumed due to Agent Orange exposure. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer and bone cancer. The decision grants special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to uncertainty regarding his ability to obtain and maintain employment due to service-connected disabilities. The case will be returned for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran is precluded from obtaining substantial gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need to determine if the appellant was exposed to herbicides in Thailand. The issues of service connection for prostate cancer, including exposure to Agent Orange, and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ are being addressed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, claimed as due to exposure to Agent Orange, is being remanded for a Board hearing at the Denver, Colorado, RO.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not present in service or manifested for many years thereafter, and there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service, including exposure to herbicides in Korea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, are denied as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for a chronic kidney disability and prostate cancer residuals have been denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury, disease or continuous symptoms post-service. The Board also found insufficient evidence to support a nexus between any current conditions and service.

The Board has determined that the appellant's prostate cancer is presumed to have been incurred in service due to herbicide exposure, and thus granted service connection for this condition.,Regarding erectile dysfunction, there is no indication of a direct link to service or any presumptive conditions. The issue remains pending as it does not fall under the presumptive provisions.

The Board has ordered a supplemental opinion from Dr. C.L.S. to clarify whether the Veteran's COPD was caused or aggravated by service-connected disability, and if so, whether it contributed to his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for laryngeal cancer and prostate cancer are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding potential herbicide exposure at Udorn RTAFB in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing nexus opinions on service connection claims.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to a lack of evidence showing that his prostate cancer, which caused his death in May 1981, was related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates as the September 2003 rating decision is final and the RO accepted the November 15, 2007 NOD as a claim to reopen. The effective date of service connection was granted on November 15, 2007.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer, both of which are presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service in the Republic of Vietnam. The Board grants service connection for these conditions on a presumptive basis.