Prostate cancer decisions — 2018

The reduction of the disability rating for prostate cancer from 100% to 40% was not proper, and the 100% evaluation is restored as of June 1, 2014. The left ankle disability remains in excess of 20%. A new VA examination is needed for the left ankle.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability due to new and material evidence. The claims for service connection for a reproductive organ disability (to include prostate cancer) are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's cause of death is granted as service-connected, with prostate cancer presumed due to herbicide agent exposure and metastatic colon cancer linked to the prostate cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and hypertension as related to herbicide exposure. Service connection was denied for lung disease and kidney disease due to lack of current disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased evaluations and service connection, except for the claim seeking to reopen a claim for glaucoma (also claimed as cataracts). The other claims have been dismissed due to withdrawal.

The Board has denied service connection for dyslipidemia and has remanded the remaining issues related to spine conditions, joint disorders, hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, GERD, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and psychiatric disorders.

The Board has granted a separate 60 percent rating for fecal incontinence associated with service-connected prostate cancer, finding that the Veteran's condition meets the criteria for such a rating based on his symptoms of frequent and extensive bowel movements.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 40 percent effective March 1, 2017. The rating was increased from 100% to 20%. Erectile dysfunction is not compensable.

The Veteran's depression, bipolar disability, and prostate cancer are service connected. The Veteran is also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's residuals of prostate cancer are currently rated at a noncompensable level. The Board has ordered a new VA examination to assess the current severity and any additional symptoms related to his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's rating for prostate cancer was reduced from 100% to 40%, but the reduction was not proper, and his original 100% rating is restored. His special monthly compensation (SMC) benefits were also restored.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and increased disability ratings on multiple conditions, including prostate cancer, shoulder disabilities, high blood pressure, hepatitis C, sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder, low back disability, knee instability, ankle disabilities, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's cause of death, cardiorespiratory arrest, was not related to his service. The metastatic prostate cancer that contributed to his death is not linked to his service.

The Veteran's service connection for prostate cancer is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased disability rating for prostate cancer before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's disability rating for prostate cancer was reduced from 100% to 20%, effective April 1, 2015. The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for further evaluation of his current condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, ischemic heart disease, and prostate cancer residuals, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. As a result, the Board has granted TDIU.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 14, 2015 for the award of service connection for prostate cancer. The earliest ascertainable diagnosis was on that date.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,Service connection for prostate cancer is remanded due to conflicting evidence. Service connection for erectile dysfunction and urinary frequency are also remanded.

The claim of service connection for residuals of prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus is granted, with the exception that the claims are remanded to obtain more information about the Veteran's exposure to hazardous chemicals and asbestos.