Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further development and examination of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly PTSD, prostate cancer residuals, and diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and type II diabetes mellitus, both of which are presumed to be related to the Veteran's in-service herbicide exposure.

The Board denied extraschedular consideration for the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer, finding that the established schedular criteria adequately describe the severity and symptoms of his disability.

The Board has granted service connection for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and an increased rating of 100 percent for prostate cancer, finding that the Veteran's prostate cancer aggravated his FSGS.

Service connection is granted for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, both presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in service.,High cholesterol claim is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the Veteran's prostate cancer evaluation from 100 percent to 40 percent was proper, as there is no evidence of active malignancy and the current symptoms are adequately addressed by a 40 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient data regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The issues will be reconsidered with this new information.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and type II diabetes mellitus are granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure during his time at Ramasun Station in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of necessary medical records and an incomplete VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to his death in a motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, hearing loss, and tinnitus, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicides during his active duty in Thailand. The issue of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction remains pending and will be remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to incomplete information and need for clarification of certain symptoms.

The Veteran's prostate cancer rating was reduced from 100% to 40%, but a 60% rating for voiding dysfunction is granted effective February 1, 2015. Special monthly compensation based on housebound status is also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and tinnitus, but has remanded the issues of service connection for PTSD and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer and bladder removal due to new evidence received since the last decision, including military personnel records indicating potential exposure to diesel fuel and Agent Orange. The Veteran must be provided with a VA examination to determine if his conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to be associated with his in-service herbicide agent exposure, and he served in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, service connection for prostate cancer is granted.

The Veteran's prostate cancer with urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction is granted service connection. The lung condition and heart condition, related to the prostate cancer, are also remanded for further review.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred in service and cannot be presumed to be associated with exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer have been reopened, and both conditions are now granted.

The Board has granted retroactive effective dates of November 25, 2013 for the grant of service connection for prostate cancer, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and right foot burn scars.