Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for prostate cancer, PTSD, hypertension, and stroke residuals have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of prostate cancer due to herbicide exposure, but the issues regarding erectile dysfunction and urinary dysfunction are remanded as additional development is needed.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service connected due to his exposure to chemical agents during military service.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood associated with prostate cancer was denied an evaluation in excess of 30 percent from April 14, 2016 to February 13, 2020. The issue of a rating in excess of 50 percent for the same condition from February 14, 2020 is also denied.

The claims for service connection of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, diabetic retinopathy, and renal insufficiency status post kidney transplant have been granted due to the submission of new evidence. The claims are now pending for further adjudication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding that there was no credible evidence demonstrating actual exposure to herbicide agents during his time at U-Tapao Royal Thai Air Force Base. The Board also noted that the Veteran did not have a diagnosis of prostate cancer until many years after separation from service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, and a higher rating for prostate cancer from June 28, 2012, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,An effective date earlier than December 5, 2006, for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II, and an earlier effective date than May 19, 2008, for prostate cancer are denied.

The appeal for service connection of a breast disorder is dismissed. The claim for service connection of bilateral hearing loss has been reopened, but the issue remains remanded due to lack of evidence supporting the claim. Other issues remain remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for various conditions, including a psychiatric disorder, heart condition, diabetes, hypertension, prostate cancer, glaucoma, and hyperlipidemia, is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim. The evidence does not support any of these claims.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding increased rating for coronary artery disease, service connection for prostate cancer, and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed service connected due to herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for a VA medical opinion on the combined effects of service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, finding that the Veteran's exposure to herbicides at Udorn RTAFB in Thailand during his active duty qualifies him for presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer, tinnitus, and chronic diarrhea, do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the criteria for a TDIU prior to September 23, 2019 are not met.

The Board found that the reduction of the Veteran's prostate cancer rating from 100% to 0% was proper, as there were no local reoccurrences or metastasis and no residuals.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, finding that the Veteran's condition is not related to his active service or exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding the effective date for prostate cancer service connection, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, AL amyloidosis, and multiple myeloma as a result of the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Thailand. Service connection is denied for lung cancer and prostate cancer.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to December 16, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, hypertension, and prostate cancer was granted. The rating for prostate cancer was reduced from 100% to 60%, effective May 1, 2017.