Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluation and service connection have been denied. The effective date of the award for bilateral pes planus has been dismissed.,Service connection for gunshot wounds, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and prostate cancer were all denied.

Compensation for prostate cancer is denied due to lack of causation. Service connection for PTSD is granted based on verified in-service stressors. Rating higher than 30 percent for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's prostate cancer.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as incurred in service.,Service connection for an acquired mental disorder, right foot disorder, left foot disorder, prostate cancer, and right knee osteoarthritis status post total knee replacement is denied.

The claims for service connection have been remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Veteran's right wrist, left ring or little finger disabilities, obstructive sleep apnea, hallux valgus of the right great toe, and prostate cancer are being reviewed again.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from July 22, 2016 onward. The decision is based on the severity of his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work.

The Board has stayed the adjudication of cases affected by the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, including the Veteran's claims for service connection. The issues are remanded to allow for a respiratory VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for his service-connected residuals of a fracture of the fifth finger of the right hand was denied. The Board also found that remand is required to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's prostate cancer, including whether it is related to active service or any incident of service, as well as whether it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD or testosterone injections for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective from September 24, 2018. The appeal for a higher rating remains denied.,The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are currently rated at 20 percent. The appeal for a higher rating remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to new evidence indicating that his service-connected disabilities have worsened since the last VA examinations. The Veteran will be scheduled for a new examination to determine the current severity of his back, left knee, prostate cancer, and left eye disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer with urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, finding no evidence of herbicide agent exposure during service and insufficient medical evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's disability rating for prostate cancer with residual urinary frequency is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his voiding dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to a lack of recent medical evidence and the need for updated examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient records regarding the Veteran's alleged exposure to herbicide agents and his involvement in 'secret' CIA activities. The VA will need to conduct further research into Air Force flight logs between McChord Air Force Base and Parrot’s Beak, Cambodia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's skin conditions and their relationship to service, specifically herbicide exposure. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for prostate cancer, urinary problems, or erectile dysfunction on a direct-incurrence basis, but his claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of death and potential VA treatment records. The appellant must provide additional information about any other medical records that may be relevant.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and tuberculosis, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service or any presumptive exposure. The Veteran's claims were based on his military duties and personal statements, but the Board found insufficient medical evidence of current disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability was denied in 2007 due to lack of nexus. The Board has now remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records related to prostate cancer.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for multiple sclerosis, Wegener’s granulomatosis, seizures, bladder retention, and prostate cancer are remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA opinion.