Prostate cancer decisions — 2021

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between in-service exposure to herbicide agents and prostate cancer.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and prostate cancer are granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Board has remanded the issues of hypertension and kidney disease for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's prostate cancer and his service-connected bladder and kidney cancers.

The Board has granted service connection for a keloid scar on the chest and right shoulder disability, but remanded the issue of service connection for prostate disability to include residuals of prostate cancer.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding that there was no current diagnosis of prostate cancer and that the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding in favor of service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death and DIC benefits pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed substantially and materially to his death.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's claims were based on his assertion of in-service exposure to Agent Orange in Okinawa, Japan, which was not substantiated by the available records.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of prostate cancer. The Veteran's claim for service connection of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma was granted based on presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination and an insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's prostate cancer is related to his service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current prostate disability, which is claimed as residuals of prostate cancer, does not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of a nexus between his in-service disease or injury and his current condition.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for prostate cancer, melanoma, Parkinson’s disease, and frontotemporal dementia with Parkinsonism due to herbicide exposure as they are no longer valid since the Veteran died more than four years ago.

The Veteran's initial rating for his prostate cancer residuals prior to June 11, 2020 is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining updated treatment records and new examination reports.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy, prostate cancer residuals, and bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his physical limitations.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination report and need for a medical opinion to differentiate between service-connected and non-service-connected pathology.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for erectile dysfunction is granted at 20 percent, but no higher. The Veteran's prostate cancer remains rated at 60 percent.

The Board denied service connection for heart problems, right leg pain, back and side pain, bilateral foot pain, unsteady gait and dizzy spells, GERD, prostate cancer, dental problems, hemorrhoids, throat pain and bumps. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing a direct relationship to service.,The Board also denied service connection for headaches, acquired psychiatric condition (to include PTSD), rash on face and arms, and bilateral eye pain.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left ankle disability, but denied service connection for prostate cancer due to lack of evidence linking it to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board dismissed the claim of service connection for right ear hearing loss. The claims of service connection for prostate cancer, frequent urination, erectile dysfunction, and skin cancer are remanded.

The Board has granted a 60 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected residuals of prostate cancer status post prostatectomy, characterized as a voiding dysfunction. The reduction in disability rating from 100 to 40 percent was proper.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate cancer is related to his service in Korea and exposure to herbicide agents, thus granting service connection for this condition.