Prostate cancer decisions — 2019

The Veteran's prostate cancer disability rating was restored from 30% to 100% effective June 1, 2011.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20% for his prostate cancer residuals, finding that he is not entitled to such a rating based on the evidence of record. The reduction from 100% to 20% was upheld as appropriate under VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer and vertebral metastasis do not meet the criteria for eligibility for specially adapted housing due to their permanent and total disability status.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his military service in Thailand.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to January 23, 2019 for service-connected prostate cancer residuals status post prostatectomy, scar lower abdomen as secondary to service-connected prostate cancer residuals, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected prostate cancer residuals were denied.,The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was also denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease and prostate cancer were denied as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other conditions that would support a grant of service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes, and prostate cancer due to potential exposure to Agent Orange during his time in Thailand.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure at Camp LeJeune. The lung, prostate, and skin (melanoma) cancers are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for prostate cancer residuals has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric condition (depression), erectile dysfunction secondary to prostate cancer status post radical prostatectomy, diabetes mellitus, Type II, and prostate cancer. The Board also found that new evidence was not sufficient to reopen his claim for a bilateral foot condition.

The Board has decided that the reduction in the evaluation for residuals of prostate cancer from 100 percent to 40 percent was improper and remanded the matter.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is related to any current disabilities, including respiratory failure, bowel obstruction, gastroesophageal cancer, and prostate cancer.

The Board denied service connection for pilonidal cyst, bilateral immersion foot, and prostate cancer. The Veteran's left big toe disorder is also under consideration.,Service connection was not granted for any of the conditions listed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as his non-service-connected physical conditions require care or assistance on a regular basis.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer but remanded the issue of whether erectile dysfunction is related to or aggravated by service-connected prostate cancer.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the reduction of his prostate cancer rating from 100% to 20%, effective May 1, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer was reopened and granted. His hiatal hernia with GERD and IBS received a 30 percent disability rating from December 19, 2006 to April 17, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides in Vietnam and his condition is presumed related.