Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or being housebound from December 1, 2018 to July 7, 2020 was denied as he did not meet the criteria for such benefits due to his functional limitations.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer, finding no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange.

The Board has remanded the claims for left great toe arthritis, bilateral pes planus, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), prostate cancer, hip disability, and skin disability to include skin tags due to issues with obtaining additional opinions addressing secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate and kidney cancers are remanded due to the need for further development regarding exposure to trichloroethylene and land-based operations in Korea.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand, effective from January 9, 1962, and ending on June 30, 1976.

The Veteran's death was due to cause of the Veteran's death, which is service-connected under the PACT Act. The prostate cancer that caused his death was presumed due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty in Thailand.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural issues with the discontinuance of a 100 percent rating for prostate cancer and to request additional medical evidence regarding the Veteran's current condition.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for asthma, OSA, prostate cancer, and ED due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran's conditions are related to his in-service exposure to fuel (such as JP-4) or other chemicals encountered during service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is being remanded for further investigation into his claimed exposure to herbicide agents during military service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and type II diabetes mellitus are granted as due to herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to May 26, 2021 is remanded due to insufficient evidence of unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The case will be referred to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the onset and relationship of the Veteran's prostate cancer to service. The claim will be further developed with a new VA examination.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as secondary to herbicide exposure from C-123 aircrafts at Hanscom Air Force Base.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus type II and prostate cancer are granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, and hypertension are granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure in Thailand. The issue of entitlement to service connection for hypertension on a direct basis is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease and prostate cancer are granted due to the PACT Act, which expanded the presumption of exposure to herbicide agents. The diseases are presumed related to in-service exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claim for prostate cancer is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange) during his service in Thailand. The Board found the evidence sufficient to establish that the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange and thus, service connection is granted.

The Veteran is granted a 10 percent disability rating for bowel incontinence, associated with residuals of prostate cancer, effective May 11, 2016. The appeal was denied for ratings higher than the assigned 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's initial 100% disability rating for prostate cancer prior to August 28, 2008 is granted. The earlier effective date of March 1, 2009 for a 20% disability rating for residuals of a prostatectomy is also granted. However, the Veteran's request for a higher disability rating from March 1, 2009 is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (coronary artery disease, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and right femoral epicondyle fracture residuals) rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to November 12, 2019. As a result, the Board granted TDIU for this period.