Prostate cancer decisions — 2013

The Board denied service connection for prostate hyperplasia and cancer, finding that the current conditions are not related to service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's Type II diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer were not shown to be related to his active military service, including exposure to herbicides. As a result, service connection was denied for both conditions.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as due to herbicide exposure, with the presumption of exposure based on his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is being remanded for further development, including obtaining his service personnel records and a VA examination to determine if it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Board denied DIC benefits based on service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that no service-connected disability caused or contributed substantially to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, claimed as due to exposure to herbicides, is being remanded for additional development of the record.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus were not found to be related to his active duty service.

The Board finds that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's prostate cancer had its onset in service and grants service connection for prostate cancer.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is rated at 100 percent, and his remaining service-connected disabilities have a combined disability rating of at least 60 percent. Therefore, the claim for a TDIU prior to October 19, 2010 is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for prostate cancer has been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of the case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, including as secondary to asbestos exposure, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals have been evaluated as 40 percent disabling, and the Board finds no basis to grant a higher evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and left shoulder and left hand disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the criteria for a TDIU have been met.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, Peyronie's disease/erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence were not found to be caused by VA treatment or negligence. The claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate cancer is not related to his military service or exposure to nonionizing radiation, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected prostate cancer, status-post radiation with erectile dysfunction, prior to June 22, 2012, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to that date.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and a need for additional evidence from the Veteran. The appeal will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a change in personnel and the Veteran requested a Videoconference hearing. The issues of service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are still pending.