Prostate cancer decisions — 2020

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's prostate cancer residuals and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer as the evidence did not show it was incurred in or aggravated by active service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's first diagnosis of prostate cancer occurred over three decades after his separation from service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for prostate cancer service connection is denied as there was no prior claim filed before May 17, 2015.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not service connected as it did not originate during his active military service and there is no evidence linking the condition to his time in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II are remanded due to the need for further development regarding his exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, glaucoma, and prostate cancer. The Veteran's left knee disability and heart condition are being remanded.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions as they were found to be less likely related to his period of active duty.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for prostate cancer, low back disability, and neck disability have been granted. However, the specific nature of these connections is not detailed in the provided text.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, including due to herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran's service on the U.S.S. Josephus Daniels (DLG-27) in Da Nang Harbor is considered presumptive under the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings, service connection for prostate cancer and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for a heart condition was granted. The Board also remanded several other issues including diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, vascular/artery disease and/or heart disorder condition, hypertension, and colon disorder.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD and prostate cancer are granted. The claim for lower gastrointestinal bleed is remanded.,Service connection for PTSD is granted based on in-service stressors and current diagnosis. Service connection for prostate cancer is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides while serving in the 12-nautical mile territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD). The Veteran's claims are not granted as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The rating reduction for prostate cancer from 100 percent to 40 percent, effective February 1, 2018, was proper. The rating reduction for diabetes from 40 percent to 20 percent, effective February 1, 2018, was not proper and the 40 percent rating is restored.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his time stationed at the Royal Thai Air Force Base in Ubon, Thailand.

The Veteran's gout was not present in service and is unrelated to service.,A cervical spine disability, low back disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy were not present in service or within one year following separation from service. The Veteran’s disabilities are not otherwise related to service.,Sleep apnea was not present in service and is unrelated to service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection for jungle rot and knee disabilities are denied as there is no evidence of the conditions during the period of the claim.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence are remanded to allow for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents and insufficient medical evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding his erectile dysfunction and readjudicating the prostate cancer claim.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and prostate cancer due to herbicide exposure. However, further development is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while stationed at RTAFB Takhli in Thailand.