Prostate cancer decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the cases for further investigation and to determine if service connection can be granted for prostate cancer, a higher disability rating for a lower right eyelid scar, and an earlier effective date for service connection of a lower right eyelid scar.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed because he is already receiving a 100% rating for prostate cancer and SMC at the housebound rate, which moots his need for TDIU.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not service-connected and was denied. From October 15, 2018 to July 9, 2019, the Veteran received a 40 percent rating for his prostate cancer residuals due to voiding dysfunction. After December 6, 2019, he was denied an increased rating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for a rating in excess of 10 percent for a right thumb disability, an earlier effective date for a prostate cancer rating, and an earlier effective date for PTSD service connection. The Board dismissed the Legacy appeal as it was erroneously returned to review under the Legacy Appeals System.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not found to be related to service, including exposure to ionizing radiation during Operation Wigwam in May 1955.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to be associated with his conceded in-service herbicide agent exposure, and service connection for this disability is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a higher rating and an earlier effective date for his service-connected residuals of prostate cancer to include incontinence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for prostate cancer residuals and bilateral hearing loss were denied. The Veteran is already in receipt of the maximum schedular rating available for voiding dysfunction due to urinary incontinence, which is rated at 60 percent.

The Veteran's appeal to grant an earlier effective date for prostate cancer associated with herbicide exposure has been withdrawn, and the Board dismissed the case.

The Board is remanding the cases due to insufficient documentation regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides while stationed at U Tapao RTAFB in Thailand. The RO must obtain additional records related to toxic herbicide use in Thailand and associate them with the claims file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and prostate cancer, as these conditions are related to exposure to biological and chemical agents from Project 112. The claims have been remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's diagnosed conditions and his conceded exposure.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not begin until after separation from service and were not related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to exposure to ionizing radiation, including prostate cancer, colon cancer, scleroderma, Raynaud's disease, and gallbladder removal. The Veteran served on active duty from December 1942 to March 1946 and worked at a laboratory during this time.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 60 percent for residuals of prostate cancer, finding that the evidence did not support such an increase.

The Veteran's service connection for prostate cancer is granted, and the reduction in disability rating for upper lip scar from 30 percent to noncompensable is restored.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service connected due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The heart disorder and gastrointestinal disorder are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction, render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted the TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen claims of service connection for prostate cancer and psychiatric disability has been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus were not service-connected as they are not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange.