Prostate cancer decisions — 2023

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's theory that his prostate cancer was caused by exposure to metals and alloys during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence and exposure to burn pit toxins during his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for prostate cancer, finding that there was no direct evidence linking his current condition to his in-service prostatitis or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The VA examiners concluded that while the Veteran had a higher risk due to age and ethnicity, the available medical literature did not support a causal link between his service-connected prostatitis and prostate cancer.

The Veteran's tinnitus has been granted service connection. The Board found the Veteran's lay statements credible and established that his tinnitus began during his military service. For the remaining issues, the Board remanded for further development including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus II (DM II), left hip disability, and right hip disability due to lack of information about his exposure to herbicide agents while stationed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

The Veteran's appeal for prostate cancer was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.,The Veteran's claim for sleep apnea was denied because the Board found no evidence linking his current condition to service.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied because his combined service-connected disabilities do not meet the percentage requirements for TDIU, and there is insufficient evidence to substantiate a reasonable possibility that he is unemployable by reason of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to new information regarding the Veteran's service in Vietnam and his exposure to herbicide agents. The case will be reviewed for potential service connection based on presumptive exposure under PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's death and its relation to service, particularly his presumed exposure to asbestos. The VA must provide an adequate opinion on these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for prostate cancer and a heart condition, both claimed as due to herbicide agent exposure at Eglin Air Force Base.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for another VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The Veteran's BPH is granted an increased rating of 40 percent effective January 7, 2019. The claim for a higher rating prior to that date and for ED are denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for headaches, diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer residuals, hemorrhoids, and erectile dysfunction have been granted. The Veteran also has increased ratings for his prostate cancer residuals and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the reduction of his 100 percent disability rating for prostate cancer and a claim for a higher rating are being remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran needs to provide medical records, and he will undergo a VA examination to assess the current severity of his prostate cancer.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection due to herbicide agent exposure. The issues of hypertension, osteoporosis, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral hip disability are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for prostate cancer, sleep apnea, and hearing loss due to insufficient medical opinions and missing audiogram results.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for prostate cancer is remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with prior Board remand directives.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for prostate cancer and type 2 diabetes mellitus due to incomplete treatment records from VA facilities. Updated records are needed.

The Veteran's prostate cancer rating was reduced from 100 percent to 40 percent effective September 1, 2018. The appeal includes a claim for an increased rating and whether the reduction is proper.

The Board has remanded the cases due to conflicting service records and the need for further investigation into the Veteran's overseas assignments.