Prostate cancer decisions — 2021

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's prostate cancer and his service at Camp Lejeune. The matter will be reviewed again with an addendum opinion.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a low back disability due to conflicting opinions and need for further clarification. The Veteran contends his current low back pain began shortly after he underwent prostate cancer treatment, which is already service-connected.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development related to his service-connected radiation proctitis, residuals of prostate cancer, and peripheral neuropathy.,His claims for increased ratings for coronary artery disease and a gastrointestinal disorder are denied.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and skin cancer, both of which are presumed to be related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The VA examiner found no causal link between the Veteran's conditions and his time at Camp Lejeune.,The Veteran was not granted service connection as his prostate cancer and skin cancer were not shown to have onset during active service or within one year of separation, nor are they otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to have been incurred in service due to exposure to herbicide agents during his TDY assignment in Vietnam. The appeal is granted.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active service.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active duty service.

The Board has determined that additional information is needed to properly rate the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer and its related symptoms, including hypertension. The examination should determine the current severity of the condition and whether any manifestations are due to the prostate cancer or its treatment.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and prostate cancer were granted a disability rating of 20 percent, effective October 13, 2020. The decision also denied higher ratings for these conditions.

The Veteran's chest scars from surgeries for gynecomastia are service-connected.,Prostate cancer is service-connected as it had onset within one year of active duty service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected on a presumptive basis. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as his hearing acuity does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for prostate cancer residuals from September 27, 2017 to August 13, 2021 and 60 percent thereafter has been partially granted with a 60 percent rating effective May 14, 2021. The matter remains on appeal as the claim is not fully resolved.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 100 percent disability rating for prostate cancer effective July 1, 2020 after finding that the reduction was improper due to inadequate notice and resulting in a reduction of compensation payments.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating claim for prostate cancer residuals is denied.,The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic kidney disease stage 2 due to diabetes mellitus is remanded.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicides during his time in Vietnam.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 100 percent rating for prostate cancer residuals, finding that the reduction from 100 to 40 percent was improper and void ab initio.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer due to radiation exposure, finding insufficient evidence of a direct medical connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer is being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence, including a medical opinion linking the condition to asbestos exposure during his naval service.