Prostate cancer decisions — 2015

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, a prostate condition, and peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities as they were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed heart disorder, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, bilateral ankle disorder, and bilateral knee disorder are not related to his military service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected prostate cancer is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is being remanded for additional development to determine if it is related to his service in Thailand, including exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, which was service-connected, contributed to his death from suspected pulmonary embolism. As a result, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed related to his exposure to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand, and the Board grants service connection for residuals of prostate cancer.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and a VA examination to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to technical difficulties with a previous hearing and requests for a new videoconference hearing.

The Veteran is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected prostate cancer and related disabilities, which rendered him unemployable. The Board has granted the claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and associated erectile dysfunction are not service-connected due to lack of evidence supporting exposure to herbicides or other causative factors.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of November 2004 for his award of service connection for diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer, finding that there is no legal basis to grant such a claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II, both of which were presumed to be due to herbicide exposure. The evidence did not support a finding that the conditions were related to active service or to exposure in Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for prostate cancer and kidney disease, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other service-connected conditions that could link these disabilities. The Board also found insufficient medical evidence to establish a direct relationship between the current disabilities and service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer is being remanded due to the need for further evidentiary development regarding his exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred or aggravated during service and is not related to his active military service. The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure in Vietnam, thus denying the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred in service and is unrelated to claimed herbicide exposure. The Board denied the claim as there is no confirmed duty or visitation in Vietnam, and no evidence of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess his ability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's case is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing due to his absence from the scheduled hearing. The appeal remains on hold as it pertains to service connection for prostate cancer associated with herbicide exposure.

The Veteran seeks service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, alleging exposure to herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals during his military service. The Board has determined that additional development is required due to the lack of verification of a specific incident involving chemical exposure.