Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether service-connected conditions or exposure to herbicide agents contributed to the Veteran's death. The claim will be reviewed with a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is related to his military service, specifically exposure to herbicides in Thailand. The Board has granted service connection for the condition.

The Veteran's cause of death, congestive heart failure and metastatic prostate cancer, is being remanded for further evaluation due to the lack of verification of herbicide exposure in Okinawa.

The Veteran's death was caused by complications of metastatic prostate cancer, which is presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death based on this presumption.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for prostate cancer, PTSD, ED, and peripheral neuropathy have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including stomach ulcers, prostate cancer residuals, anxiety and panic attacks, arthritis of the lower back, vision problems, umbilical hernia, high blood pressure, bilateral hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis of the knees. The evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand, effective from the date of his discharge.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and inconsistencies regarding the Veteran's requested Board hearing. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence, including medical records from private providers, and must be given an opportunity for a new hearing.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents near the Korean DMZ during his active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of herbicide exposure at Fort Ritchie and for obtaining non-VA treatment records.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to metastatic colon cancer and coronary artery disease, but these conditions were not service-connected. The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of residuals of prostate cancer and urinary incontinence as secondary to the claimed prostate cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, but remanded the issue of service connection for a heart disorder due to herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including DM, prostate cancer, hypertension, CV disorder, PN of the upper and lower extremities, GU disorder, and skin disorder. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, finding that the conditions are not related to in-service exposures or service. The Veteran's claims were remanded but no further action was taken.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 40 percent from August 19, 2020. The rating is based on urinary frequency issues reported by the Veteran.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for skin cancer, chronic fatigue, prostate cancer, and brain tumor as the appellant died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were reopened, and both conditions are now granted.,Service connection is established for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity and prostate cancer (residual symptoms), with a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including unspecified depressive disorder), symptoms attributable to alcoholism, left and right knee conditions, sleep disorder, colloid cyst, and migraines. The Veteran's statements and medical records are considered in determining the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding ionizing radiation exposure during service, and a dose estimate is requested from the Under Secretary for Health.