Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are currently rated at 40 percent, and the Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent. The claim for TDIU was also denied as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

Service connection for prostate and bladder cancer is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for prostate cancer was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claim in May 2022.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for colon cancer post-surgery, prostate cancer, and thyroid disorder have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of these appeals by the Veteran through his authorized representative.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer and ischemic heart disease due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to herbicide agents at Fort McClellan, Alabama. The Veteran is asked to provide additional information about his alleged exposure to contaminants.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's conditions, including prostate cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction (claimed as impotency), and total left knee replacement. The claims are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, heart disability, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has denied the claims for service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and asbestos exposure. The claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to new evidence not being material.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer due to herbicide exposure, as the RO did not issue a Statement of the Case (SOC). The Veteran must file a VA Form 9 to perfect his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his right shoulder disability is dismissed.,The claim to reopen the previously denied prostate cancer status post TURP service connection is denied.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, heart disease, bilateral hearing loss, and diabetes mellitus have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received. The claim for tinnitus was reopened and granted.,The Veteran's right foot and left foot disabilities are being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to his service-connected residuals of prostate cancer, finding that it contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Veteran's cause of death, prostate cancer, is not service-connected due to insufficient evidence linking it to his military service. The Board found no exposure to herbicides during his time at Fort Gordon.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, tinnitus, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for TDIU effective November 27, 2018.

The Veteran's rating for prostate cancer was reduced from 100% to 60%, but the Board found this reduction improper and restored his rating to 100%. The decision is based on the improvement in the Veteran's condition not reflecting an actual improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and needs further clarification on the Veteran's prostate cancer symptoms, particularly regarding renal involvement.

Service connection for prostate cancer is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and voiding dysfunction are remanded for a VA examination to determine if they are secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for bilateral knee disabilities, bilateral hearing loss, a left shoulder disability, and prostate cancer due to the NOD being untimely.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and Parkinson's disease are presumed to be related to his military service due to exposure to herbicide agents in the Korean DMZ. However, as his service falls outside the presumptive period for these conditions, he is seeking direct service connection. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain updated VA treatment records and conduct VA examinations to determine if the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service, and a VA medical opinion is needed regarding whether his prostate cancer is related to any in-service injury or event.