Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service on Johnston Island, which is presumed to have occurred. As prostate cancer qualifies as a disease presumptively incurred in service due to exposure to herbicides, the claim for service connection for prostate cancer is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete VA examinations and failure to obtain all relevant medical records. The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are being reviewed again with a new examination focusing on whether exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is related to his conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the bilateral arms, gout of the bilateral feet, hypertension, prostate cancer with residuals, and kidney failure with end stage renal disease. The evidence does not establish a current disability in any of these conditions during the appellate period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for ganglion cyst on the right wrist, prostate condition, and left leg nerve damage due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable initial evaluation for service-connected post-operative residuals of prostate cancer is being remanded due to the need for further medical examination and review.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, finding that the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is presumed and linked to his development of prostate cancer.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his service at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa. The matter must be further developed by contacting Joint Service Records Research Center (JSRRC) for verification.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer as due to exposure to herbicide agents during active service was denied. The evidence did not establish direct or presumptive service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's radiation exposure and need for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether the Veteran's low back condition is secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer or aggravated by his PTSD. The case needs further examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's prostate cancer and bladder disability, specifically related to service exposure.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is not service connected as it was not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected kidney disorder.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the death of the appellant, as it does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these appeals.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent throughout the appeal period, and he is granted a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The claim for PTSD is reopened, but the Board has ordered a new VA examination to clarify the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction (ED) associated with prostate cancer are being remanded for further evaluation as the current evidence is insufficient to determine their severity.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a left knee disability and prostate cancer due to inadequate compliance with prior remand instructions. The Veteran's claim for left knee disability is remanded for an addendum medical opinion, while his claim for prostate cancer requires an adequate VA opinion considering exposure allegations.

The Board has granted service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer, but has remanded the issue of kidney disability due to lack of evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and prostate cancer due to in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and other chemicals. The case is being returned for further development and an opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for prostate cancer is dismissed as he wishes to withdraw the issue. The remaining issues are remanded due to lack of a complete record.,Issues related to skin cancer, foot disability (tinea pedis), diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy in lower and upper extremities remain unresolved.