Prostate cancer decisions — 2014

The Board has granted service connection for bone cancer, left thigh fracture, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus Type II, and kidney disease as being presumptively related to herbicide exposure on Johnston Island.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and laryngeal cancer, finding that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other causative factors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for esophageal stricture and prostate cancer to obtain additional VA treatment records, schedule a VA examination, and issue a statement of the case on the issue of service connection for diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional examinations and outstanding documents, including Social Security Administration records. The issues of entitlement to increased evaluations for PTSD, prostate cancer residuals, and renal dysfunction are also being addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and arranging for a comprehensive examination to assess his ability to work given his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred or aggravated by service, and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure. Service connection for prostate cancer cannot be granted based on the presumption of exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) benefits based on the need for housebound status prior to September 7, 2011, and/or regular aid and attendance is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining the Veteran's personnel records and potentially a VA medical opinion regarding his prostate cancer. The appeal is currently on hold until these steps are completed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate cancer is not related to his military service, including exposure to toxic herbicides. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's service connection claims for prostate cancer and skin cancer were denied as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides, and the competent medical evidence did not support a finding that his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board is remanding the Veteran's case to determine if his prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are related to his service, including any exposure to toxic chemicals during his time as an aviation mechanic.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer claims, but granted the reopening of these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 and prostate cancer, both of which he claimed were due to herbicide exposure. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection as his exposure was not from in or near Vietnam, but rather from drinking distilled water on board a ship offshore.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer, which he claims was caused by exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam. The Board has determined that additional efforts are needed to confirm the Veteran's claimed service in Vietnam and will remand the case for further action.

The Board has determined that none of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or contributed to his death from positional asphyxia due to a car accident.

The Board has granted service connection for the residuals of a left inguinal hernia and degenerative disease of the cervical spine, but denied service connection for prostate cancer.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, residuals of a stroke, prostate cancer, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) due to new evidence received after the October 2010 supplemental statement of the case.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is found to have had its onset in service and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is related to his service in Vietnam and the exposure to Agent Orange, leading to a grant of service connection.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for higher initial disability ratings for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, as well as a TDIU. The RO found that the service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings or a TDIU.