Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error and the case is being remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim.

The Veteran's service connection for prostate cancer is granted under the PACT Act due to presumed exposure to burn pits. Service connection for a breathing disability is denied.

The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction (ED) have been denied. The effective dates for the SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ are also being remanded.

The Board granted service connection for prostate cancer as secondary to service-connected prostatitis, but denied claims for Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus type II based on herbicide agent exposure and/or radiation exposure. The claim for hernia and its residuals was remanded.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died during the pendency of his case, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of his claim.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is related to his service-connected kidney condition and has been granted service connection. The rating for the Veteran's kidney condition, currently rated at 60 percent, needs to be remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to Agent Orange while working as part of a standing crew in Subic Bay, Philippines. The AOJ is required to verify this claim and issue a formal finding.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C. §1151 and service connection for prostate cancer, anxiety disorder, and erectile dysfunction due to a delay in diagnosis and treatment of his prostate cancer.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error and the case is being remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error and the case is being remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for evaluating prostate cancer, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings have been withdrawn and are dismissed. A TDIU is granted, and SMC at the housebound rate is also granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to uncertainty regarding the Veteran's diagnosis of ALS and insufficient evidence on other conditions. The issues related to sleep apnea, prostate cancer, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome require additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, and ischemic heart disease due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of prostate cancer due to a lack of adequate VA examination and insufficient evidence. The Veteran's exposure claims are related to toxic chemicals, but further investigation is needed.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at the maximum available rating of 40 percent, and there is no evidence of active malignancy or renal dysfunction. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.,Erectile dysfunction is already rated at its maximum of 0 percent, with no additional impairment found. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.,Hypertension is currently rated at the minimum available rating of 10 percent and there is no evidence of diastolic or systolic pressures meeting the thresholds required for higher ratings under Code 7101. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's prostatectomy scar, which developed into a keloid, is rated at its minimum available rating of 0 percent due to its small size (4 square centimeters). The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer residuals is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding the claimed herbicide agent exposure in Japan. The Board will conduct further development to verify the Veteran's exposure claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for atrial fibrillation, essential hypertension, diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, kidney disease, stroke, and heart disease due to potential exposure to firefighting foam, diesel oil, and fumes during military service. A VA medical opinion is needed to assess whether these conditions are related to toxic exposure.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection based on exposure to herbicide agents (including Agent Orange) during his service in Thailand, which falls under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new examination to assess the severity of his prostate cancer residuals and for adjudication of his TDIU claim.