Prostate cancer decisions — 2017

The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the requirements for service connection for his hyperthyroidism, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The evidence is insufficient to provide an examination for these conditions.

The Veteran's prostate cancer disability was rated at 20 percent prior to April 12, 2016. The rating has been increased to 60 percent effective April 12, 2016.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for prostate cancer and found that new evidence supports this reopening.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death was not due to service-connected conditions, and thus denied service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 20 percent, and his Peyronie's disease with erectile dysfunction is also rated at 20 percent. The RO has granted the maximum schedular benefit for both conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his prostate cancer residuals is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to a need for further review and consideration, including referral to the Under Secretary for Benefits regarding his prostate cancer claim. Additionally, new VA examinations are required to assess whether he meets the criteria for PTSD using DSM-V criteria.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2 and prostate cancer are presumed related to his in-service herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's DMII, IHD, and prostate cancer are found to be etiologically related to service. The residuals of skin cancer is not addressed as it pertains to a different issue.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred in service and is not etiologically related to service, including as due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,Tinnitus is etiologically related to military service.

The Veteran seeks service connection for prostate cancer due to herbicide agent exposure. The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining records from the CIA and Armed Forces Pest Management Board.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was caused by prostate cancer, which contributed to his cause of death. However, there is no evidence establishing service in Vietnam or Thailand for exposure to herbicide agents, thus denying service connection.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and/or residuals thereof were not initially manifested in service, within one year of separation from active duty, or are otherwise etiologically related to service. The Board finds the weight of evidence against a finding that the Veteran's current prostate cancer is related to his exposure to environmental hazards during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and the criteria for TDIU have not been met.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is service-connected, and he is entitled to special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ due to erectile dysfunction.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder) is not service-connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected OSA, IHD, and prostate cancer are not related to his active military service. The claims for increased ratings of bilateral hearing loss and left hand disability have been remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment, as his physical limitations are manageable in a sedentary job environment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient etiology opinions and a need for updated treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these issues are addressed.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection as due to exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for left thigh cancer and mucoepidermoid carcinoma are remanded for additional development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of service personnel records and further investigation into the Veteran's claimed chemical exposure during service.