Prostate cancer decisions — 2024

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his time at U-Tapao RTAFB. His ingrown hallux and removal, left toe, and right toe are also granted service connection as they are related to conditions in service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand. His hip issue is also granted as secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer. The Board has decided the issues of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and neck injury, finding them remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for neoplasms of the male reproductive system, including prostate cancer (previously claimed as prostate issues) associated with herbicide exposure is denied. The effective date will be fixed in accordance with the date entitlement arose, but will not be earlier than the date of receipt of the supplemental claim.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, amyloidosis of the heart, and bilateral al amyloidosis of the hands due to exposure to herbicide agents during active service in or near the Korean DMZ.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for residuals of prostate cancer and bladder cancer has been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals cause voiding dysfunction requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed approximately three times per day, and his claim for a higher disability rating is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for residuals of prostate cancer and bladder cancer has been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The claim for colon cancer is remanded and will be considered on the basis of direct service connection.

The Veteran's earlier effective date claim for prostate cancer is dismissed as the Veteran did not continuously pursue his claim and the claim lacks legal merit.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ was denied as there were no formal or informal communications from the Veteran prior to June 12, 2020.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, lung cancer, ischemic heart disease, and type II diabetes mellitus are remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of May 18, 2011 for both service connection and a 100 percent rating for prostate cancer.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hepatitis B infection, prostate cancer with voiding dysfunction, PTSD, and various neuropathies, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his physical limitations. The Board has determined that the criteria for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance are met.

The Board has granted an increased rating to 100 percent for voiding dysfunction status post prostate cancer status post prostatectomy, based on the evidence showing metastatic prostate cancer that required radiation treatment.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was active and malignant during the appeal period, leading to a restoration of a 100% rating for prostate cancer status post TURP for purposes of accrued benefits.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA development and insufficient evidence linking his claimed conditions to service. The appeal is being returned for further examination and consideration of new TERA memoranda addressing potential exposures aboard the USS Granville S. Hall.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, and type II diabetes mellitus due to herbicide agent exposure as there are errors in pre-decisional duty-to-assist actions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cirrhosis and prostate cancer, both linked to exposure at Camp Lejeune, are denied as the evidence does not support a causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, stroke residuals, headaches, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The evidence did not show exposure to herbicides during service in Korea.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hemorrhoids as secondary to service-connected prostate cancer and/or stool incontinence, and entitlement to a compensable rating for stool incontinence. The Veteran's representative argues that these conditions are related due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service connected due to in-service radiation exposure.,Residuals of prostate cancer, including erectile dysfunction, sterility, and urinary problems are also granted as service connected.