Prostate cancer decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, left and right knee disorders, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), lumbar spine disorder, and bilateral hearing loss. The effective dates for the grants of service connection are not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for residuals of prostate cancer and PTSD have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeals.

The Veteran's service-connected heart disabilities, left-sided hemiparesis, and posttraumatic stress disorder have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to prepare meals, manage medication, assist with hygiene needs, and protect himself from daily hazards.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for prostate cancer as secondary to prostatitis. The Veteran's claim for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied due to lack of established service-connected disability.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are granted as service connected due to exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp LeJeune.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, but the heart disorder claim is remanded due to lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection for prostate cancer, due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange), is granted.

Service connection for residuals of prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence addressing whether the Veteran's bladder cancer is secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer. The case must be returned for an addendum opinion.

The Board denied service connection for left knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and prostate cancer. The reasons given were that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease leading to these conditions.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for a new opinion regarding his exposure at Camp Lejeune and potential occupational risk factors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, including as secondary to herbicide exposure is remanded due to the lack of evidence confirming his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient development of medical records and the need for additional opinions regarding service connection.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death and denied entitlement to accrued benefits based on new and material evidence not being received.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other causation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and to obtain outstanding treatment records. The claims for increased ratings for ED with penile deformity, surgical scar status post prostatectomy, and residuals of prostate cancer are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service at Korat RTAFB in Thailand and granted service connection for prostate cancer, which is presumed due to such exposure.

The Veteran's appeal to the denial of service connection for gunshot wound residuals, posttraumatic stress disorder, hypertension, heart problems, and prostate cancer is granted due to a timely Notice of Disagreement submitted by his representative in July 2014.

The appeal seeking service connection for sleep apnea is dismissed. The appeals for service connection for a skin condition, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, and prostate cancer are remanded.