Prostate cancer decisions — 2022

The Veteran's left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is granted as secondary to his service-connected disfigurement of the face. Effective dates for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, anemia associated with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and infraclavicular scar are granted. The effective date for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Veteran's cause of death was not due to a service-connected disability, and there is no evidence linking his exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and he is also eligible for special monthly compensation due to his disabilities. The TDIU was granted effective from December 2, 2011, and the SMC housebound was granted effective from August 1, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer, finding credible evidence that the Veteran served near the perimeter of U-Tapao RTAFB in Thailand during his active duty.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for prostate cancer and an earlier effective date for DEA benefits due to the Appellant's withdrawal of these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during the Veteran's active duty in Korea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer due to incomplete development of his contentions regarding exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The issues are currently pending with the AOJ.

Service connection is granted for prostate cancer due to herbicide exposure in Thailand, and erectile dysfunction is considered secondary to the service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine condition, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to his in-service injuries. However, service connection was denied for prostate cancer due to lack of evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for prostate cancer was denied as there was no confirmed exposure to herbicides and no showing of continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and prostate disability due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The cases are being returned for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for restoration of a separate rating for thoracic spine disability was denied as the original decision granting separate ratings was clearly and unmistakably erroneous.,The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, which meet the percentage requirements.

The Veteran's service-connected lung cancer is currently rated at 100 percent, but the rating criteria for this condition do not allow for a permanent and total disability rating due to the possibility of remission. The Veteran is therefore denied a permanent and total disability rating for his lung cancer.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is related to his exposure to herbicide agents during active-duty service, and the Board has granted service connection on a facts-found basis due to the extenuating circumstances of the PACT Act.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not require the regular aid and attendance of another person at any point during the period on appeal, thus his claim for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, allowing for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service connection for prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease is granted due to exposure to herbicides during his service at Korat RTAFB.

The appeal of the reduction in disability ratings for prostate cancer and right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy is dismissed as moot due to the restoration of the prior rating decisions.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and coronary artery disease (CAD) are granted as due to herbicide exposure, with the presumption of exposure at Osan Air Base.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand.,Voiding dysfunction is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals, effectively dismissing the claims for service connection for liver tumors and prostate cancer.