Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened, but the preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that his current diagnosis was incurred in or aggravated by active service. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is not manifested by polyps or greater than 50 percent obstruction of a nasal passage and thus does not warrant an increased rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer is stayed. The claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are granted to the extent of reopening. A rating in excess of 20 percent for superficial peroneal neuropathy of the left lower extremity (left leg numbness) is denied. The claim for service connection for GERD remains pending.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are granted to the extent of reopening. A rating in excess of 20 percent for superficial peroneal neuropathy of the left lower extremity (left leg numbness) is denied. The claim for service connection for GERD remains pending.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are granted to the extent of reopening. A rating in excess of 20 percent for superficial peroneal neuropathy of the left lower extremity (left leg numbness) is denied. The claim for service connection for GERD remains pending.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are granted to the extent of reopening. A rating in excess of 20 percent for superficial peroneal neuropathy of the left lower extremity (left leg numbness) is denied. The claim for service connection for GERD remains pending.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, left hip disability, and right hip disability are granted to the extent of reopening. A rating in excess of 20 percent for superficial peroneal neuropathy of the left lower extremity (left leg numbness) is denied. The claim for service connection for GERD remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an eye disorder, sinus disorder, loss of sleep, and prostate cancer have all been denied as there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,There are no current diagnoses or records indicating any chronic disabilities related to the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for narcissistic personality disorder is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a disease or injury under VA law.,Service connection for a sleep disorder other than sleep symptoms due to a psychiatric disorder is also denied.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, which was previously rated at 100% and then reduced to 60%, is being remanded for further evaluation of his current residuals.

The Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer voiding disability, combined with other disabilities rated at least 60 percent, meets the criteria for SMC at the housebound rate beyond January 31, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for Parkinson's disease, diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and coronary artery disease due to exposure to herbicides at U-Tapao RTAB.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a heart condition, prostate cancer, and type II diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure. The remand is needed to obtain medical opinions addressing whether these conditions are related to herbicide exposure or not.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, and a kidney condition as secondary to prostate cancer are all granted due to herbicide agent exposure during his service in Thailand.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD was denied, with the Board finding that his symptoms did not warrant a higher than 50 percent or 70 percent disability rating prior to and after July 9, 2019, respectively.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU was granted as he met the schedular requirements and demonstrated that his service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals of all issues on appeal, including service connection claims for various conditions and disabilities. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has determined that the cessation of a total disability rating for prostate cancer, effective September 1, 2012, was proper. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected residuals of prostate cancer is remanded due to lack of evidence of current active disease.

The Board has granted the severance of service connection for prostate cancer, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood (psychiatric condition), and erectile dysfunction. The SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ was also discontinued.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer as the result of exposure to herbicide agents during military service, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents at a Royal Thai Air Force Base and resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not related to his service or ionizing radiation exposure, and the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding that there was no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during his service and thus not reaching the level of equipoise as to whether his condition is related to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a lower back disability and allergic rhinitis, but has remanded the issues of service connection for prostate cancer and tension headaches, as well as the issue of a 10 percent disability rating for multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, finding that the Veteran's condition likely began during his military service and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed disabilities, including those related to exposure to herbicide agents, as the evidence did not establish actual or presumed exposure and the conditions were not shown to be directly related to active duty service.

The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and coronary artery disease have all been granted service connection. The Veteran also received an increased rating for his depressive disorder.