Prostate cancer decisions — 2024

Your initial claim for an increased rating for prostate cancer has been granted, but the appeal to seek a higher rating than 10 percent is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, as well as entitlement to additional special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ, have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings or SMC.

The Board has remanded two service connection claims for prostate cancer and renal failure status-post kidney cancer due to insufficient consideration of potential toxic exposure risk activities, specifically asbestos and radiation. The Veteran's claims are being referred to the Under Secretary for Health for a dose estimate of his exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer with urinary disorder and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer, finding that the evidence is in equipoise regarding these claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding that his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his military service is etiologically related to his condition.

The Board has granted effective dates of October 26, 2011, for service connection of both bladder cancer and prostate cancer. The decision is a full grant of the benefits sought by the Veteran's attorney.

Service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction is granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer was granted with an effective date of July 18, 2022. The Board found that the earliest date of claim was July 18, 2022, when VA received the Veteran's oral intent to file a claim.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for prostate cancer due to exposure to ionizing radiation, as it is related to Gulf War service. The VA will obtain a dose estimate and determine if the Veteran was exposed to ionizing radiation during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for prostate cancer associated with herbicide exposure is remanded due to an error in the VA examination and failure to consider new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of prostate cancer have been rated at 10 percent since November 1, 2018. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to the absence of local recurrence or metastasis and because the residuals are predominantly manifested by voiding dysfunction.

The Veteran's prostate cancer disability rating was restored to 100% effective July 1, 2024.,SMC at the housebound rate for the Veteran's service-connected disabilities is also restored effective July 1, 2024.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, nose bleeds, sleep apnea, bilateral foot rash, and a vision condition due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service.

The Board denied the appellant's request for additional burial benefits, plot allowance, and transportation reimbursement because the Veteran was buried in a VA National Cemetery. The maximum allowable amount of $300.00 for nonservice-connected burial benefits has been awarded.

The Board has granted service connection for lung cancer due to exposure to Agent Orange in Thailand, but denied service connection for prostate cancer.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of high triglycerides, bilateral hearing loss, migraines, prostate cancer, leukemia, right knee disability, and pseudofolliculitis barbae. Service connection was granted for hypertension and chronic kidney disease on a secondary basis due to hypertension. The appeal for a sleep disorder (including insomnia) was denied as there is no evidence linking it to service or any service-connected condition. Service connection for left knee disability was also denied.

The Veteran's cause of death is remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board requests an updated medical opinion to determine the cause of his glioblastoma and whether his service-connected conditions contributed to his death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and assistance, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding that his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his military service is related to his current condition. The appeal is based on direct service connection rather than a presumption or secondary theory.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss from December 18, 2019 is denied. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for erectile dysfunction and scars, residuals of prostatectomy abdomen (x4) are both denied. The Veteran's claim for total disability based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to April 9, 2021 is also denied.