Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a combined-effects opinion regarding his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for reopening his claim of service connection for left knee chondromalacia patellae was granted. The appeals for other conditions were remanded.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and peripheral neuropathy were not service-connected as they are not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides in Thailand.

The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea is granted, as the condition had its onset in service and there is a link between current symptoms and service.,Service connection for prostate cancer is denied. The evidence does not support a finding that the disability was incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for glaucoma as secondary to diabetes mellitus has been dismissed.,Service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure is denied.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus due to herbicide exposure is denied.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus is not addressed, as service connection for diabetes mellitus has been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and thus grants his claim for TDIU.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, related to prostate cancer and herbicide exposure, is not rated higher than noncompensable due to the absence of a penile deformity.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction secondary to prostate cancer, and frequent urination secondary to prostate cancer due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The cancers were not related to service or presumed exposure, and the disorders are not linked to service.

The Board denied service connection for breathing condition, coronary artery disease (CAD), and residuals of prostate cancer to include as a result of asbestos exposure due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the RO found no evidence of a current disability related to service. The Veteran was also denied an increased rating for diabetic nephropathy.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of all issues on appeal by the accredited representative.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for prostate cancer and sleep apnea due to exposure to chemical and/or environmental hazards, including herbicide agents, is remanded. The claims must be further developed by obtaining the Veteran’s personnel records and verifying his reported exposure during service.

The Veteran's rating for prostate cancer was reduced from 100 percent to 20 percent effective October 1, 2012. The reduction was denied as it was by operation of law.,From February 5, 2016 onwards, the Veteran is entitled to a 100 percent rating for prostate cancer.

The Board has found that a remand is warranted for the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, and initial compensable disability ratings for residuals of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's claims will be addressed again with new evidence and examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI with migraine headaches and depression have been granted.,The Veteran's claim to reopen his claim of service connection for prostate cancer has been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right eye conditions, as well as prostate cancer. The AOJ is instructed to conduct further development including obtaining medical records, clarifying exposure history, and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's death is remanded for a new VA opinion to determine if his service-connected conditions contributed to his death. The burial benefits claim is also remanded due to its inextricability with the cause of death claim.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is denied as there was no exposure to ionizing radiation during service and the evidence does not support a connection between his current condition and active duty.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining post-service treatment records and scheduling VA examinations. The issues of service connection are being remanded.