Prostate cancer decisions — 2019

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, related to prostate cancer and herbicide exposure, is not rated higher than noncompensable due to the absence of a penile deformity.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction secondary to prostate cancer, and frequent urination secondary to prostate cancer due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The cancers were not related to service or presumed exposure, and the disorders are not linked to service.

The Board denied service connection for breathing condition, coronary artery disease (CAD), and residuals of prostate cancer to include as a result of asbestos exposure due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the RO found no evidence of a current disability related to service. The Veteran was also denied an increased rating for diabetic nephropathy.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of all issues on appeal by the accredited representative.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for prostate cancer and sleep apnea due to exposure to chemical and/or environmental hazards, including herbicide agents, is remanded. The claims must be further developed by obtaining the Veteran’s personnel records and verifying his reported exposure during service.

The Veteran's rating for prostate cancer was reduced from 100 percent to 20 percent effective October 1, 2012. The reduction was denied as it was by operation of law.,From February 5, 2016 onwards, the Veteran is entitled to a 100 percent rating for prostate cancer.

The Board has found that a remand is warranted for the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and initial compensable disability ratings for residuals of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's claims will be addressed again with new evidence and examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI with migraine headaches and depression have been granted.,The Veteran's claim to reopen his claim of service connection for prostate cancer has been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right eye conditions, as well as prostate cancer. The AOJ is instructed to conduct further development including obtaining medical records, clarifying exposure history, and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's death is remanded for a new VA opinion to determine if his service-connected conditions contributed to his death. The burial benefits claim is also remanded due to its inextricability with the cause of death claim.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is denied as there was no exposure to ionizing radiation during service and the evidence does not support a connection between his current condition and active duty.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining post-service treatment records and scheduling VA examinations. The issues of service connection are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's prostate cancer is related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for prostate cancer and a respiratory disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board requests additional medical records and schedules the Veteran for an examination to determine if his current conditions are related to service.

The Board denied increased ratings for various conditions, including thoracolumbar degenerative arthritis, right and left knee strains, status/post septoplasty with deviated septum, prostate disorder, erectile dysfunction (ED), and gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. The effective dates for the grants of service connection were also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of prostate cancer or residuals of prostate cancer, and has not had such a diagnosis at any time during the pendency of the claim. Therefore, service connection is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer due to herbicide exposure, but has remanded the skin disability claim.

The Veteran's 100% evaluation for prostate cancer, status post brachytherapy, was discontinued as of June 1, 2014. A 40% evaluation is granted from that date.