Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's colon, prostate, skin, and stomach cancer. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's prostate cancer. The claim will be further developed and reviewed.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not found to be related to his service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's death pension benefits were denied due to the appellant's net worth exceeding the maximum net worth limitations.,Accrued benefits for increased ratings of depression, erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer are remanded as well as service connection for head and neck cancer on an accrued basis, special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance, and TDIU. The cause of death is also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, kidney disability, sleep disability, erectile dysfunction, pancreas disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD and anxiety).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of prostate cancer and residuals of malignant neoplasms of soft tissue (pelvis) as there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and his active military service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus are granted as service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his time at U Tapao Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of all pending appeals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disability and prostate cancer, both related to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, both claimed to be due to exposure to radar/radio waves/electromagnetic field energy during active duty.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings in excess of 40 percent for prostate cancer and bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's prostate cancer contributed substantially or materially to his death, as well as if it was a principal cause of death. The VA will attempt to obtain relevant medical records and provide a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is rated at a 20 percent level, which covers voiding dysfunction. The decision grants this rating.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to his service-connected inactive pulmonary tuberculosis. The claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 was denied as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for receiving compensation at a 100% rate.

The Veteran's service connection claim for prostate cancer is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his service in Korea.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including polyneuropathy of the upper and lower extremities and prostate cancer, attributing these to presumed exposure to toxic chemicals at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not support a direct link between the Veteran's service and his current conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeals for various conditions due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disability, and remanded the spine, prostate, and headache claims due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate cancer is not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's hypertension requires medication for continuous control and warrants a 10 percent rating. The Board has granted a higher 10 percent rating, but remanded due to worsening symptoms. Service connection claims are also remanded for VA opinions on the etiologies of back disability, neck disability, hearing loss, sleep apnea, prostate cancer, and PTSD.