Prostate cancer decisions — 2020

The Veteran's prostate cancer is remanded for further investigation into his exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to uncertainty regarding his exposure to herbicide agents during service. The issues of low back disability, prostate cancer, skin disability, abnormal growth of the left ear, heart disability, and stroke are being reviewed based on potential herbicide agent exposure.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions of coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and prostate cancer are granted. The case is remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's appeal pertaining to a higher rating for prostate cancer was withdrawn. For the entire appeal period, his PTSD is rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's death was caused by anoxic brain injury, with other significant conditions including renal transplant, diabetes mellitus type II, and prostate cancer. The Board found that the Veteran served in the Republic of Vietnam during his period of active duty service and was therefore exposed to herbicide agents. As a result, the cause of the Veteran's death is considered due to exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD)/ischemic heart disease (IHD) and prostate cancer, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents in service near the Korean DMZ in January 1971. Service connection is granted on a presumptive basis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and therefore his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran served within the territorial seas of Vietnam, which could affect his eligibility for presumptive service connection for prostate cancer.

The Veteran's GERD is remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology.,The Veteran’s hypertension, linked to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, is remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology.,The Veteran's left wrist disability, lumbar spine disability, and cervical spine disability are remanded for a VA examination to determine their etiology.,The Veteran's prostate cancer, potentially linked to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, is remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology. If service-connected, the bladder incontinence is also remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology.,Prostate cancer may be secondary to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and/or prostate cancer.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus type II (DM II), and prostate cancer due to herbicide agent exposure have been granted. The claim for secondary service connection for peripheral neuropathy of each extremity due to DM II has also been granted.,Service connection is established for the Veteran’s peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus type II (DM II), and prostate cancer based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and related residuals are not service connected, while his right and left knee disabilities have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and prostate cancer, both presumed to have been incurred in service due to exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II are granted service connection as due to herbicide agent exposure. The Board has remanded for further examination on the remaining issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for prostate cancer service connection, finding that the claim was filed on April 30, 2012 and no prior claims existed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cause of death due to prostate cancer, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to his military service. The Board also found that there was no exposure to herbicide agents or radiation during service.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for chronic constipation is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for prostate cancer residuals is denied. The evidence does not show that the Veteran requires absorbent materials which must be changed more than four times per day.

The Veteran's service connection for residuals of prostate cancer is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to its inextricability with other previously remanded issues, including increased ratings for PTSD, hearing loss, and prostate cancer residuals, as well as service connection for tremors.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer and prostate cancer are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion. The Veteran contends that his bladder cancer is related to in-service herbicide exposure, while his prostate cancer developed as a result of his bladder cancer.