Prostate cancer decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and entitlement to a higher rating for PTSD. The Veteran is seeking service connection for both conditions based on in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer due to exposure to herbicide agents is remanded. The VA needs to verify if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while serving aboard USS Ranger and whether he had inland service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal is limited to the matter of the initial rating assigned for his service-connected residuals of prostate cancer. The Board finds that the case should be remanded due to an incomplete examination and lack of consideration by the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service, and a medical opinion is needed to determine if his prostate cancer is related to in-service urethritis.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate cancer and associated complications due to in-service exposure to asbestos and other toxins such as PCBs, radiation cystitis, overactive bladder, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's prostate cancer is being evaluated based on new evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for prostate cancer. However, it denied service connection for both prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II as well as secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction (erectile dysfunction) secondary to diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of the appellant's contentions regarding the cause of her husband's death, specifically his prostate cancer. The claim is being returned for an additional medical opinion that considers all submitted information.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at a 60 percent disability rating from November 1, 2012 to March 11, 2014. The Veteran is also granted entitlement to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's death is attributed to his service-connected right thigh condition, but the cause of his hip fracture and prostate cancer are unclear. The Board has ordered additional medical records and opinions to clarify these issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for prostate cancer residuals and PTSD have been denied, as the evidence does not support a higher rating under the applicable VA disability rating criteria.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for higher ratings for erectile dysfunction and residuals of prostate cancer, effective before February 5, 2015, and since that date.

The Veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as he is able to perform his daily activities independently.

The Veteran's service-connected skin disability, including allergic dermatitis and xerosis cutis, is confirmed. The Board also granted service connection for this condition. Other issues are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's death was attributed to bladder cancer, but the cause of his prostate cancer and whether it contributed to his death or caused his bladder cancer are unclear. The Board has ordered additional medical opinions to clarify these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and its residuals, as well as diabetes mellitus type II, based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The initial rating for PTSD remains at 50 percent, but increases to 70 percent effective December 18, 2008. A TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is granted.

The Veteran received emergency medical care for a urinary tract infection and prostate cancer at SRMC on February 2, 2015. The treatment was deemed necessary due to the urgency of his condition and the unavailability of VA facilities within a feasible distance.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the current severity of the Veteran's prostate cancer residuals. The Veteran will need to provide updated treatment records and undergo a VA examination.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is found to be related to his exposure to benzene as a lithographer, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange and burn pits. An addendum VA medical opinion is needed to determine if prostate cancer is related to service, including recurrent urethritis, NGU, or mosquito spray exposure.