Prostate cancer decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claims for service connection were not granted. The Board found new and relevant evidence was not received to readjudicate the claims of acquired psychological disorder, sleep apnea, or esophageal reflux. However, the Veteran's prostate cancer residuals, diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes), and hypertension have been granted.

The Veteran's service in Korea exposed him to herbicide agents, leading to the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2, coronary artery disease (CAD), and prostate cancer.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is rated at 100 percent, and service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to his prostate cancer is granted.

The Veteran's TDIU claim from prior to October 24, 2017 was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable.,A TDIU rating was granted starting July 1, 2020 due to the combined effect of multiple service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure from service in Vietnam, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension, DM, and a kidney disorder due to herbicide exposure have been reopened. The issues of service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension, DM, as due to herbicide exposure, and for kidney disorder, as secondary to DM are remanded for further development.

The Veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for CAD post MI, which was granted on May 30, 2016.,He also seeks an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, which he contends should be secondary to his diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability with radiculopathy and remanded the issue of service connection for prostate cancer due to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU from September 23, 2019 to January 28, 2021. The Board also referred the issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to September 23, 2019 on an extraschedular basis for consideration by the Director of Compensation Service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals, including bladder pain and dysuria, are rated at a 50% disability effective from June 29, 2012. The VA has determined that the current schedular ratings adequately reflect his condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for prostate cancer and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to the Veteran's request to withdraw his appeals.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and prostate cancer are granted service connection due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for further review, as it may be related to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is also remanded, with the opinion requested regarding its relationship to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus, but denied all other service connection claims due to lack of in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding that there was no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during his service in Okinawa. The Board also found insufficient evidence linking the prostate cancer to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence linking the Veteran's stroke and prostate cancer residuals to his military service. The rating for prostate cancer residuals remains at 40 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, specifically concerning the radiation treatment he received for prostate cancer and its impact on his service-connected gastric syndrome.

The Veteran's chronic testicle pain is granted as secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer. TDIU benefits are granted based on the combined rating of his service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer and right knee disability. SMC at the housebound rate is also granted.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for hearing loss, prostate cancer, and a psychiatric condition were granted. The claim for service connection for an eye disorder was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents at Udorn RTAFB, which could affect his claim for service connection for the cause of his death. The appellant must provide a clear map showing the location of the flight line and aircraft repair facilities in relation to the base perimeter.

The Veteran's ambulance services provided by Darby Fire Co. No. 1 on July 27, 2019 are approved as the emergency treatment was necessary due to a head injury and alcohol consumption.