Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back, right knee disability, prostate cancer, left knee scar, and residuals of right ring finger fracture due to new evidence received. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure in Thailand. The Board has also remanded for further examination regarding scarring of the stomach and a temporary total rating.

The Board has determined that there is not substantial compliance with prior remand directives and additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's exposure to ionizing radiation during service, as well as whether his cancers are related to such exposure. The claims for service connection for prostate cancer, colon cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and skin cancer are being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for prostate cancer service connection is remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Board granted service connection for a rash of the bilateral lower extremities and denied service connection for prostate cancer. The Veteran's rash was found to be related to his in-service service, while his prostate cancer is not considered related to any event or illness during service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer disability is currently rated at 60 percent since January 1, 2019. The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran meets criteria for higher ratings due to renal dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, low back disorder, and hypertension have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will seek additional information regarding potential exposure to herbicides and other toxic chemicals during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding that it was not incurred in or related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and prostate cancer due to herbicide agent exposure are granted. The conditions are presumed based on the Veteran's proximity to the DMZ during active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and no continuity of symptomatology post-service. The Veteran's prostate cancer was not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's initial 10 percent rating for hypertension is granted, and a higher rating for PTSD is denied.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the disability rating for prostate cancer from 100 percent to 60 percent, effective September 1, 2010, was proper. The Veteran's residuals are currently rated at 60 percent and there is no basis on which to assign a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and anemia, finding that the evidence supports a link to service. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and tricuspid valve regurgitation are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for prostate cancer, radiation proctitis, and erectile dysfunction due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service. The AOJ is instructed to verify these exposures and provide a formal finding if necessary.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for colon cancer, prostate cancer, and coronary artery disease due to exposure to asbestos and toxic fumes. The issues of PVD of the bilateral lower extremities and vertigo are also being remanded.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection as it is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand. The claims for left and right leg disorders are remanded as the VA medical opinion is needed to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for a heart disorder and tinnitus due to the absence of current disabilities. The case is REMANDED for additional development regarding bilateral hearing loss and residuals of prostate cancer.

The Veteran's prostate cancer claim is remanded for additional development, including a new examination and consideration of the impact on employment. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its inextricability with the prostate cancer claim.

The Board dismissed all appeals related to service connection and increased ratings, except for the grant of a 70 percent rating for PTSD from August 30, 2013 onward. The Veteran was also granted TDIU effective January 6, 2011.