Prostate cancer decisions — 2012

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are not service-connected as they did not manifest during active duty or within a presumptive period. The eye disorder is also not service-connected.,There was no indication of genitourinary symptoms or an eye disorder noted at the time of separation from active duty, and there is insufficient evidence to establish continuity of symptomatology.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for residuals of prostate cancer was denied. The TDIU claim is also pending and requires further examination to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction associated with prostate cancer is being remanded due to the need for additional examination. The issue of whether he has a penis deformity in addition to his erectile dysfunction is also pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prostate cancer residuals, tinnitus, right knee strain, and hearing loss, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, claimed as due to exposure to herbicides, was denied because there is no evidence of herbicide exposure during his service and the condition did not manifest within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for prostate cancer, lymphoma, and Parkinson's disease as secondary to his military service. The claim for skin cancer was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service or exposure to benzene.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a hearing before the Board at the RO. The case will be returned to the Board after the hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to outstanding medical records and the need for a clarification of his employment status.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine if he is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need to consider newly service-connected radiation colitis and additional evidence received since the last SSOC.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains for this case.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to an incomplete search of morning reports and unit rosters, as well as other records. The Veteran is asked to provide specific information about his unit assignment while in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was denied as his prostate cancer residuals did not result from carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or some other incident of fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for prostate cancer is being remanded to determine appropriate ratings for different periods of time.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, which first manifested in 2005 and was treated with external beam radiation therapy until May 19, 2006 and androgen deprivation therapy until February 26, 2008, is entitled to a mandatory 100 percent rating for the time period between October 2, 2006 and the six-month period following cessation of therapeutic treatment on February 26, 2008.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer with incontinence is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his alleged exposure during service.

The Veteran's death was caused by prostate cancer, which is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to unclear evidence regarding his employability and the impact of his service-connected disabilities. The case will be reviewed again after a medical examination.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by service and cannot be presumed to have been incurred therein. Service connection for hypertension is also denied.