Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran served in the 12-nautical mile territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam, which is required for presumptive service connection for prostate cancer.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease and prostate cancer are granted due to exposure to herbicides during his period of active duty training (ACDUTRA) at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas in July 1967. The Board found that the evidence is in equipoise regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange, which allows for presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD and prostate cancer have been rated based on their service-connected status. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a higher rating for either condition, and has remanded several issues related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, rectal cancer, and prostate cancer due to potential service connection based on exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's blood in urine/stool and weak bladder are also being considered as secondary to his rectal cancer and prostate cancer.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and erectile dysfunction were denied service connection as they are not related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, psychiatric disorders (including anxiety disorder and PTSD), and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, left and right knee disorders, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), lumbar spine disorder, and bilateral hearing loss. The effective dates for the grants of service connection are not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for residuals of prostate cancer and PTSD have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeals.

The Veteran's service-connected heart disabilities, left-sided hemiparesis, and posttraumatic stress disorder have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to prepare meals, manage medication, assist with hygiene needs, and protect himself from daily hazards.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for prostate cancer as secondary to prostatitis. The Veteran's claim for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied due to lack of established service-connected disability.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are granted as service connected due to exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp LeJeune.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, but the heart disorder claim is remanded due to lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection for prostate cancer, due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange), is granted.

Service connection for residuals of prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence addressing whether the Veteran's bladder cancer is secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer. The case must be returned for an addendum opinion.

The Board denied service connection for left knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and prostate cancer. The reasons given were that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease leading to these conditions.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for a new opinion regarding his exposure at Camp Lejeune and potential occupational risk factors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, including as secondary to herbicide exposure is remanded due to the lack of evidence confirming his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient development of medical records and the need for additional opinions regarding service connection.