Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and prostate cancer as secondary to in-service exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange.

The Veteran's appeal is not ready for adjudication due to incomplete records, and the case is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to exposure to burn pits during his Southwest Asia deployment. His erectile dysfunction is also granted as secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Veteran's death is being remanded due to the need for an opinion regarding whether his prostate cancer and/or bladder cancer were service-connected.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining service treatment records, determining if the Veteran was exposed to toxic substances while serving in the Navy, and providing a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's prostate cancer.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure or direct service connection.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, skin cancer, brain cancer, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient information regarding exposure to toxins or asbestos. The VA will need to verify if the Veteran was exposed to these substances during his service aboard USS Sierra and US Naval Facility Eleuthera, Bahamas from 1968 to 1972.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and prostate cancer residuals are granted as presumptively related to herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is granted as secondary to now-service connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for prostate cancer, including as due to asbestos exposure, due to insufficient development and examination. The AOJ must verify any asbestos exposure during service and schedule a VA examination.

The Veteran's hypertension, ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and Parkinson's disease are all granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.,Special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further development and readjudication, specifically regarding whether the Veteran's fecal incontinence is secondary or aggravated by his radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for updated examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent from September 13, 2022. The criteria for a higher rating are not met.,The Veteran's residuals of prostate cancer are currently rated at 20 percent from September 15, 2022. The criteria for a higher rating are not met.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate and bladder disabilities, including those related to herbicide exposure during service. The case requires further development to obtain updated medical records and contact the Veteran for additional information.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and hypertension under the provisions of the PACT Act, which expanded presumptive exposure to herbicide agents.,Prostate cancer is now presumed due to herbicide agent exposure during service at U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base (RTAFB). Hypertension was also added as a condition that can be presumed due to such exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, with prostate cancer being related to herbicide agent exposure during service. Erectile dysfunction is also found to be secondary to the service-connected prostate cancer.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals have been rated at 60 percent, the highest available rating for voiding dysfunction. The Board finds that his symptoms are consistent with this rating and thus denied a higher rating.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease is granted as service-connected due to exposure to toxic chemicals during his time in service.,The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected based on exposure to toxic chemicals during his time in service.,The Veteran's restless leg syndrome, secondary to Parkinson's disease, is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, secondary to prostate cancer, is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service-connected due to exposure to toxic chemicals during his time in service.,The Veteran's urinary tract condition is granted as service-connected based on exposure to toxic chemicals during his time in service.,The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted as service-connected based on exposure to toxic chemicals during his time in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted, and he is now entitled to a 10% evaluation.,For the periods from May 2, 2018, to June 30, 2020, and beginning September 16, 2020, the Veteran's total disability rating based on individual unemployability was granted.