Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional evidence received since the last decision is relevant to the Veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability and prostate cancer. The case is being remanded so that VA can review this new evidence and determine if it warrants a new examination or reconsideration of the claims.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is rated as noncompensable under the rating schedule, and he is not entitled to a compensable rating for this condition.,Prior to March 19, 2014, the Veteran was not found unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease and prostate cancer, both presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents during the Vietnam War.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and prostate cancer are granted as a result of herbicide exposure. Erectile dysfunction is remanded due to lack of adequate nexus opinion. Squamous cell carcinoma of the neck is also remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, prostate cancer (due to herbicide exposure), and sarcoidosis (due to herbicide exposure) as they are related to active duty service.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, and diabetes mellitus are granted as service-connected due to exposure to herbicides during his time in Thailand. Service connection for PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and myelodysplastic syndrome were not shown to be related to his service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and hypertension are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for a new medical opinion regarding the etiology of his hypertension, which may be related to herbicide exposure in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus to service and rejecting any presumption based on herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate cancer is presumptively related to his service in Vietnam and Agent Orange exposure, thus granting service connection.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection, but his claims for stroke, diabetes mellitus, and left shoulder dislocation are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, entitlement to TDIU, initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss, and initial disability rating in excess of 40 percent for prostate cancer residuals are all remanded due to the need for further development or clarification.

The Veteran's prostate cancer claim is remanded due to uncertainty about his in-service exposure to herbicides and whether the USS Enterprise operated within the 12 nautical mile territorial sea of Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for the cause of death and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to lack of evidence showing a service-connected disability was the principal or contributory cause of his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of relevant evidence and factual development regarding the Veteran's service-connected prostatitis and prostate cancer.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer and malignant Hashimoto’s complex are remanded due to the need for a VA medical examination to determine if these conditions are related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's hepatitis C claim has been reopened and granted. Service connection for prostate cancer and urinary condition is remanded.

The rating for the Veteran's prostate cancer was reduced from 100% to 20%, effective April 1, 2014. The reduction was proper as the Veteran's prostate cancer is in remission and not active.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease and prostate cancer are granted service connection based on presumed exposure to Agent Orange during his time in Thailand.,His cause of death, which was due to coronary artery disease (CAD), is also considered service-connected.

The Board denied service connection for bladder cancer and prostate cancer, finding that the Veteran was not exposed to ionizing radiation in service and that his cancers were more likely related to smoking.