Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Board has restored a 100% disability rating for prostate cancer, effective February 1, 2019, finding that the Veteran's prostate cancer is still active.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected voiding dysfunction, status post prostate cancer. The issues remain denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to consider all of the Veteran's service in Thailand, including his duties on the flight line. The Veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer, which he claims was caused by herbicide exposure during his time at Korat RTAFB.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current disability and active service or exposure to burn pits in Iraq.

The Board denied DIC benefits based on the Veteran's death due to stroke, finding that no service-connected disability was the principal or contributory cause of his death. The VA examiner concluded that none of the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate cancer is in remission and does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to March 28, 2017. The case is being remanded for further examination to determine the current severity of his prostate cancer.

The Veteran's lung cancer, prostate cancer, and diabetes mellitus are found to be at least as likely as not related to exposure to herbicide agents during service in Thailand. The peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is also found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates in all three issues: TDIU, SMC based on housebound status, and DEA benefits. The reasons were that these issues had already been decided by a final January 2019 decision.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and type II diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of onset or causation during active service or due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of prostate cancer, status post radical prostatectomy is granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The Board found that the Veteran had served in Vietnam and was therefore presumed exposed to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, which is manifested by voiding dysfunction requiring the wearing of absorbent materials that must be changed less than twice daily, has been granted a disability evaluation of 20 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer as due to herbicide exposure, based on the Veteran's credible statements regarding his duties near the perimeter of Udorn RTAFB in Thailand.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluation of PTSD, service connection for prostate cancer and bone cancer were denied. The cause of death (prostate cancer) was not related to service-connected conditions.,PTSD was listed as an underlying cause of death but the VA psychologist found no evidence linking it to the development or progression of prostate cancer.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of service connection for diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for hypertension has been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for service-connected Major Depressive Disorder prior to January 31, 2017 was denied as his symptoms did not warrant such a rating.,A 70 percent disability rating for service-connected Major Depressive Disorder from January 31, 2017 onwards has been granted. The Veteran's TDIU claim effective March 27, 2015 has also been granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's service-connected conditions are related to his military service, specifically his time stationed at Korat RTAFB.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer, and special monthly compensation due to loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's fecal incontinence is granted a separate rating of 30 percent, but no higher. The issue of a rating in excess of 40 percent for residuals of prostate cancer is remanded.

The Board has decided that there is insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's current prostate disorder is related to his military service, and thus remanded for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development regarding the Veteran's claimed exposure to hazardous materials, including toxic chemicals, herbicide agents, asbestos, PCB, and other toxins. The VA will attempt to verify these exposures and schedule appropriate examinations if necessary.