Prostate cancer decisions — 2022

The Veteran's prostate cancer is due to in-service exposure to ionizing radiation, and the Board finds that he experienced such exposure. Therefore, service connection for his prostate cancer is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, which was not considered in the previous decisions. The issues of assigning a compensable rating for prostate cancer prior to April 12, 2010 and a disability rating in excess of 40 percent thereafter are being reviewed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for prostate cancer and voiding dysfunction are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development regarding the Veteran's renal dysfunction and its relationship to prostate cancer residuals, as well as the nature and severity of his symptoms of pain and edema in his hands, fingers, legs, and ankles.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease are granted service connection as they are presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The bilateral eye disorder claim is remanded for further development.

Service connection is granted for ischemic heart disease, diabetes, prostate cancer, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss due to exposure to herbicides in service.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded as it is dependent on the rating decisions for his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and prostate cancer claims require additional development due to inadequate or incomplete examinations. The claims are being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's death was caused by pneumonia, with diabetes, coronary artery disease, and prostate cancer contributing to his condition. As these conditions are presumed due to herbicide exposure during service, the Board granted service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicide agents while stationed in Guam, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals have been granted a 100% rating from March 2, 2022 forward. The PTSD has not met the criteria for increased ratings.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are not service-connected. The heart disorder is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals, which include obstructed voiding symptoms and erectile dysfunction, are now rated at a 10% disability rating effective August 1, 2020. The reduction from 100% to 0% was proper as the condition had not been in effect for long periods (five or more years) at the same level.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the Veteran's service-connected conditions as they are not currently in a position to make decisions due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and hypertension are presumed to be related to his service in Thailand, where he was exposed to herbicide agents. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions. However, the issues of service connection for sleep apnea (due to herbicide exposure) and erectile dysfunction (secondary to service-connected prostate and hypertension) remain pending and need further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and ischemic heart disease due to in-service herbicide exposure are being remanded for additional development. The Board is requesting information from the Veteran regarding his alleged Gulf of Tonkin service, which could potentially establish presumptive service connection.

The Board has dismissed all appeals regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, as the Veteran died during the pendency of these appeals.

The Veteran's service connection claim for prostate cancer is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his active duty in Thailand, as provided by the PACT Act.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is rated at 20 percent, and the Board denied his request for a higher rating. The appeal is remanded to provide a new VA examination.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the Board denied entitlement to service connection for the cause of his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, as well as his claims for higher ratings for left shoulder and knee disabilities. The issues of service connection for kidney and lower extremity disabilities have been fully granted.