Prostate cancer decisions — 2018

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to insufficient evidence in the VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's prostate cancer is at least as likely as not caused by his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The issues of service connection for both prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are now pending.

The Veteran's cause of death is due to prostate cancer, which the appellant contends was caused by in-service herbicide agent exposure. The Board has remanded for further action including obtaining VA treatment records and service personnel records, verifying the Veteran’s claimed in-service exposure, and requesting an opinion from an oncologist regarding the etiology of the Veteran's prostate cancer.

The Board has denied service connection for prostate cancer and remanded the cases of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and the cause of death. The claims for chronic lymphocytic leukemia are remanded due to a lack of information verifying herbicide agent exposure in Thailand.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and neurobehavioral effects (including depression) due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for fecal incontinence, finding that it is not at least as likely as not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board has denied service connection for arthritis, prostate cancer, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to lack of evidence supporting a current disability or a link to service. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is in remission and not currently causing renal dysfunction. His erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The Veteran has sleep impairment secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder, which is already considered under the current rating for his depressive disorder. No other conditions have been granted or denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's prostate cancer, specifically his exposure to radiation during service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities have been remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation. The current ratings remain at 40 percent.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not characterized by a penile deformity, and the scars associated with prostate cancer are not painful or unstable.,The Veteran's post-surgical scar associated with prostate cancer does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7804 or 7805.,VA must obtain updated VA treatment records and provide an addendum opinion regarding the active status of the Veteran’s prostate cancer, to include rising PSA levels. The Veteran should also be provided with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his sleep apnea and liver cysts.,The Veteran's left knee internal derangement must be evaluated for current severity and manifestations.,VA must provide an appropriate clinician to examine the Veteran regarding his service-connected prostate cancer, sleep apnea, liver cysts, and left knee disability. The examiner should provide etiology opinions as requested.

The Veteran's appeal for the bilateral flat foot condition was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made. The low back, high blood pressure, and prostate cancer claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for muscle spasms, heart disability, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, hernia, ulcers and an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD and depression. The claims are remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's cause of death, prostate cancer, was not attributable to his active service and is denied.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a rating for prostate cancer status post radical prostatectomy is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and readjudication.

The Veteran is seeking an effective date prior to November 1, 2012, for the award of service connection for prostate cancer residuals with urinary incontinence. The VA has not provided all relevant treatment records from his initial treatment at St. Louis VA Medical Center.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II due to new evidence. However, both prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II have been denied as there is no evidence of herbicide exposure or direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's laryngeal carcinoma and prostate cancer were not incurred or aggravated in service, and it may not be presumed to have been so incurred.,Service connection for both conditions was denied as the preponderance of evidence is against finding that they had their onset during service.

The Veteran's bladder cancer, which was related to his service-connected prostate cancer and exposure to herbicide agents during active service, is now considered a service-connected disability. The cause of the Veteran's death, listed as bladder cancer on his death certificate, has been granted service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, PVD of the bilateral lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to lack of evidence of herbicide agent exposure during service. The claims are remanded for further development.