Prostate cancer decisions — 2026

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease, right lower extremity peripheral artery disease, left lower extremity peripheral artery disease, and hypertension as the evidence did not establish an in-service event or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as the appellant withdrew their request for a hearing and to continue with the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance from June 1, 2011, to May 24, 2017, finding that his need for regular aid and attendance was not established during this period.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer but remanded the claim for PTSD due to insufficient verification of stressor incidents.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and sleep apnea as secondary to prostate cancer due to errors in the AOJ decision. The AOJ must verify the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water during his time in Germany, which could affect both claims.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes mellitus type II (DM II), hypertension, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected DM II. The Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during active service is presumed.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for prostate cancer and bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate VA opinions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for prostatectomy scars was denied as the evidence did not show that his scars met the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 1, 2024, for the establishment of service connection for residuals of prostate cancer was also denied because he did not file a formal or informal service connection claim before that date.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is found to be related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease is rated at 100% effective October 25, 2024. His prostate cancer residuals are rated at 60% effective October 25, 2024.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for service connection and rating of various conditions have not progressed further.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic nephropathy, and prostate cancer. The issues of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on housebound status and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) are remanded.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to be related to his service in Vietnam, but the RO needs to confirm if he was exposed to herbicide agents during his time aboard the USS Constellation.

The Veteran's Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular Aid and Attendance is granted as of April 25, 2024.,For diabetes mellitus, a rating in excess of 20 percent is denied.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and enhancing mass on the kidney are granted service connection due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The claim for cysts on the liver is remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, which include stressor related disorder, prostate cancer residuals, surgical scar, and erectile dysfunction. The combined disability rating is at least 80 percent.

The Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss claims are denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,The Veteran's high cholesterol, dementia, stroke, prostate cancer, cataracts, diabetes, hypertension, CHF, and myocardial infarction claims are denied due to lack of service connection evidence or insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between the disabilities and active duty service.,The Veteran was exposed to toxins during his military service but there is no evidence linking these exposures to any of the claimed conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error regarding private treatment records for prostate cancer.

The appeal seeking readjudication of the previously denied claim for PTSD and multiple other conditions is dismissed due to a procedural defect. The Veteran's authorized representative at the time the appeal was submitted did not have the authority to file the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for lower back strain and middle back strain is dismissed as the Veteran was previously awarded service connection for degenerative disc disease of the spine in a prior rating decision.,The Veteran's claims for right knee disability, prostate cancer, hypertension, degenerative arthritis in left hand or fingers, and degenerative arthritis in right hand are all remanded due to duty to assist errors.