Prostate cancer decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, heart disease, bilateral hearing loss, and diabetes mellitus have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received. The claim for tinnitus was reopened and granted.,The Veteran's right foot and left foot disabilities are being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to his service-connected residuals of prostate cancer, finding that it contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Veteran's cause of death, prostate cancer, is not service-connected due to insufficient evidence linking it to his military service. The Board found no exposure to herbicides during his time at Fort Gordon.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, tinnitus, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for TDIU effective November 27, 2018.

The Veteran's rating for prostate cancer was reduced from 100% to 60%, but the Board found this reduction improper and restored his rating to 100%. The decision is based on the improvement in the Veteran's condition not reflecting an actual improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and needs further clarification on the Veteran's prostate cancer symptoms, particularly regarding renal involvement.

Service connection for prostate cancer is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and voiding dysfunction are remanded for a VA examination to determine if they are secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral knee disabilities, bilateral hearing loss, a left shoulder disability, and prostate cancer due to the NOD being untimely.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease are presumed to be related to his military service due to exposure to herbicide agents in the Korean DMZ. However, as his service falls outside the presumptive period for these conditions, he is seeking direct service connection. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain updated VA treatment records and conduct VA examinations to determine if the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service, and a VA medical opinion is needed regarding whether his prostate cancer is related to any in-service injury or event.

The Veteran's vocal cord polyps and prostate cancer residuals are remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to service, including exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's service connection claims for prostate cancer and atrial fibrillation were denied. Prostate cancer was not found to be related to ionizing radiation exposure during service, while atrial fibrillation was not linked to the in-service electrocution injury.

Service connection for prostate cancer is granted as the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents in Thailand. Service connection for esophageal cancer is remanded due to lack of a clear nexus.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for bilateral pes planus is granted. The issue of entitlement to service connection for prostate cancer is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer is remanded due to insufficient evidence of herbicide agent exposure and the need for a medical opinion regarding his claimed in-service exposures.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is related to exposure to herbicide agents during his service at Korat Royal Thailand Air Force Base, and he is granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU. The issue of SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, finding no in-service exposure to herbicide agents and no causal relationship between the condition and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents, asbestos, and contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune. The claims will be reviewed again with proper development of evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, and xerosis due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The conditions are presumed based on the Veteran's presence in Vietnam.