Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized non-VA medical care received at Sebastian River Medical Center on October 19, 2016 is granted. The Board found that the treatment was provided in a medical emergency and that VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied service connection claims for prostate cancer and urinary incontinence as due to herbicide exposure was denied. The claim of service connection for hypertension is also denied.,Entitlement to service connection for diabetes mellitus, which had been previously denied, was dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for digestive / intestinal tract disorder, coronary artery disease, and prostate cancer due to radiation exposure. The AOJ is instructed to consider all evidence added since the January 2020 Statement of the Case.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete examination and lack of clear explanation regarding a potential penile deformity related to prostate cancer.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 20%, 40%, and 60% prior to, during, and after May 27, 2015 respectively. The case is remanded for further development regarding COPD evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for initial compensable and increased ratings for residuals of prostate cancer is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding his symptoms and functional impact.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence linking the claimed conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the reduction from a 100% to a 20% rating for prostate cancer residuals was proper, and denied entitlement to a higher rating.

The Veteran's residuals of prostate cancer are rated at 60 percent, and the appeal for a higher rating is denied. The Veteran was also denied TDIU from July 1, 2017 to December 11, 2017.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand. The back condition and right lower extremity radiculopathy are remanded for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure at Camp Lejeune. Service connection for prostate cancer remains pending as it does not fall under the presumptive conditions.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted from April 20, 2015 to July 6, 2015 due to his service-connected heart disability. SMC at the housebound rate prior to June 26, 2018 is denied as he did not meet the criteria for this benefit.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the claims of an evaluation in excess of 60 percent for prostate cancer residuals, discontinuance of SMC at the housebound rate, and entitlement to SMC based on need for aid and attendance. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and compliance with prior instructions. The Veteran's current urinary symptoms are being evaluated for potential causation by VA treatment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer due to insufficient reasoning in previous VA opinions regarding potential mustard gas exposure during service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus, but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and kidney stones. The Veteran's chronic sinusitis is rated at 50% from October 1, 2021.,Service connection for tinnitus was established as it was related to hazardous noise exposure during active military service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and PTSD have been granted a 100% rating effective November 1, 2018. The Veteran has also been awarded TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer is denied as there is no evidence of a disease or injury in service, and the current disability is not related to service.,Service connection for PTSD is denied because the claimed stressor has not been corroborated by credible supporting evidence.