Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to have been caused by exposure to herbicide agents during service, and the appeal for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is due to his time in service, specifically exposure to herbicide agents near the perimeter of a Thai military base. Service connection for prostate cancer is granted on a presumptive basis.

The Board denied service connection for lung cancer and prostate cancer, both of which were diagnosed after the Veteran's death. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or due to the Veteran's time in service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection as related to herbicide exposure on Okinawa. The claim for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and TDIU remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to new and material evidence having been received. The specific issues of entitlement to service connection have not yet been addressed.

The Board has dismissed all appeals for service connection for various conditions claimed as the result of ionizing radiation exposure.

The rating reduction from 100 percent to 60 percent disabling for the Veteran's service-connected urinary incontinence (previously rated as prostate cancer) was proper and effective since June 1, 2017. The Veteran is currently evaluated at 60 percent for urinary incontinence.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of the Veteran's prostate cancer diagnosis, as well as to obtain an addendum opinion regarding whether his prostate cancer is related to service. The right shoulder arthritis and erectile dysfunction claims are also being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and coronary artery disease, both presumed to be caused by herbicide exposure during active duty. Vascular disease was denied as not related to service.

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

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to metastatic carcinoid tumor and prostate cancer, which are presumed related to his military service at Udorn RTAFB in Thailand.

The Board has granted the appellant's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, hearing loss, and tinnitus. The character of discharge from service is not considered a bar to VA benefits.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for prostate cancer/prostate condition. The Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is presumed, but further examination is needed to determine if his current prostate cancer is related.,Service connection for colon cancer is also granted based on presumed exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. However, a VA examination is required to assess the relationship between the Veteran's current condition and service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and prostate cancer have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's prostate cancer is related to his service, including potential environmental exposures. The VA will need to obtain additional medical opinions and possibly more records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for thyroid cancer, prostate cancer, and brain tumor due to potential exposure to contaminated water at Camp LeJeune. The Veteran's claim is being reopened based on new evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claim for prostate cancer is granted due to his exposure to herbicide agents during service. The claims for sleep apnea, COPD, sarcoidosis, and hypertension are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was reopened and granted. His prostate cancer residuals were also granted a rating of 60 percent, effective from March 1, 2019.

Service connection has been granted for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II, both presumed to be due to herbicide agent exposure during service. Service connection is also being remanded for hypertension as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.,The Veteran's hypertension was not directly related to his active duty service but may have been aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to prostate cancer, which is presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in Thailand. The decision also grants service connection for prostate cancer itself based on this presumption.