Prostate cancer decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The claims for hepatitis C, posttraumatic stress disorder, and prostate cancer are all related.

The Board found that the Veteran's service connection claim for prostate cancer was denied because there is no evidence of in-service exposure to Agent Orange or any other herbicide, and his prostate cancer did not manifest during service. The Board also noted that there is insufficient medical evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including prostate cancer and polycythemia vera. The appeal will be remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed blood disorder found.

The Veteran's service connection for prostate cancer was granted, but his claim for diabetes mellitus type II associated with herbicide exposure was withdrawn. The initial rating for prostate cancer remains at 40 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including residuals of CABG, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, and diabetic nephropathy, are sufficient to preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. As a result, TDIU is granted.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer due to exposure to ionizing radiation during his military service. The case has been remanded for additional development, including forwarding the claims file to the Under Secretary for Benefits and arranging for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the relationship between his prostate cancer and in-service exposures. The issues of earlier effective dates for hearing loss and tinnitus are also remanded.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, which is not productive of any residual disability that has been compensated for, does not warrant a higher initial rating. The claim seeking an increased rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and records from David Grant Medical Center. The Veteran's claims of service connection for prostate cancer, bilateral shoulder disabilities, and bilateral hip disabilities are pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prostate cancer residuals, and diabetes mellitus, are found to preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed Type II Diabetes, prostate cancer, thyroid condition, and COPD.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for clarification of conflicting medical opinions and additional examination regarding his employability.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100% since June 3, 2004. His tinnitus is service-connected and rated as secondary to his hypothyroidism. The Veteran's bronchitis is not compensable but warrants a rating of 100%. Other conditions are either not shown or do not warrant increased ratings.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred as a result of his service, and the Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder and prostate cancer, as well as his claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for these conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran had prostate cancer, presumed to be due to his exposure to herbicides during service in Vietnam. Service connection is granted for prostate cancer residuals.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is not service-connected, but his current epididymitis has been established as a result of service. The claim for the pelvic disorder to include a right testicle disorder is granted.

The Veteran's death was initially listed as natural causes, but the appellant asserts that prostate cancer contributed to his cause of death. The case is being remanded for the appellant to obtain a detailed death certificate and for further consideration.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to verify his exposure to Agent Orange during service aboard the USS Shelton and to obtain all relevant medical records.