Prostate cancer decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure and insufficient medical evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer residuals and diabetes mellitus, type II due to a lack of VA examinations addressing the etiology of these conditions. The Veteran reported exposure to chemicals while stationed at Fort Carson.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of prostate cancer, to include a bladder disability due to lack of evidence showing a relationship between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for heart condition, hypertension, prostate cancer, and thyroid cancer, all of which the Veteran claimed were related to radiation exposure during military service.,The VA examiner found no direct link between any of these conditions and service.

The Board denied the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure or a relationship to service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service at Nakhon Phanom RTAFB in Thailand.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is denied service connection as there was no evidence of exposure to herbicides and the condition did not manifest within one year after service separation. The Veteran's hemorrhoids are also remanded for a new VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, finding that the Veteran's current disability is not related to his military service. The evidence did not show a diagnosis of prostate cancer during or within one year after service and the VA physician concluded it was less likely than not related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss has been reopened, and he is now entitled to a 60 percent disability rating for prostate cancer. His erectile dysfunction is also granted, but at a non-compensable level.,His cervical spine condition remains denied, as does his tinnitus. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hearing loss, prostate cancer, and cervical spine condition.,The Veteran's prostate cancer was previously rated at 100 percent, but that rating is now reduced to 20 percent due to a lack of recurrence or metastasis. His erectile dysfunction remains non-compensable.

The Veteran's service connection claims for heart murmur, acquired psychiatric disorder, prostate cancer, sleep apnea, laryngitis, and diabetes were denied. The claim for heart murmur was reopened due to new evidence submitted since the last denial. Claims for acquired psychiatric disorder, prostate cancer, sleep apnea, laryngitis, and diabetes remain denied.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's colon, prostate, skin, and stomach cancer. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's prostate cancer. The claim will be further developed and reviewed.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not found to be related to his service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's death pension benefits were denied due to the appellant's net worth exceeding the maximum net worth limitations.,Accrued benefits for increased ratings of depression, erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer are remanded as well as service connection for head and neck cancer on an accrued basis, special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance, and TDIU. The cause of death is also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, kidney disability, sleep disability, erectile dysfunction, pancreas disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD and anxiety).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of prostate cancer and residuals of malignant neoplasms of soft tissue (pelvis) as there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and his active military service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus are granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his time at U Tapao Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of all pending appeals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disability and prostate cancer, both related to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, both claimed to be due to exposure to radar/radio waves/electromagnetic field energy during active duty.