Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals were rated at 20 percent prior to April 3, 2017 and at 40 percent thereafter. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any period.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for skin cancer has been dismissed as he requested its withdrawal. The case of his prostate cancer is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding claimed herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to missing service treatment records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, prostate cancer, and diabetes mellitus, type II, all presumed to be related to the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Thailand.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and chronic cough, both claimed as due to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence of actual exposure or a diagnosis related to service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents and obtain a medical opinion regarding whether his esophageal cancer and prostate cancer are related to this exposure.

The Veteran's need for regular aid and assistance is not due to his service-connected disabilities, as it is primarily attributed to a non-service connected stroke. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only benefits.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's prostate cancer, including service connection for metastatic bone cancer, muscle weakness, bladder impairment, erectile dysfunction, posture impairment, and sleep disturbance. The remand is due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's prostate cancer and exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to determine if his condition warrants a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and ocular melanoma of the left eye, finding that there was no evidence of a diagnosis within one year of discharge from service and concluding that it is unlikely these conditions are related to in-service exposure.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for pulmonary nodules, prostate cancer, splenomegaly, and hepatic steatosis. The Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune is established, and he asserts these conditions are related to this exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected residuals of prostate cancer, and for a VA examination.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during his time in Vietnam.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding insufficient evidence to support exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed because he is already receiving a 100% disability rating for prostate cancer and ischemic heart disease, which includes SMC under Section 1114(s).

The Board has found that the Veteran's VA treatment records for the period from January 1972 to present are not associated with his claims file. The case is being remanded so these records can be obtained and reviewed.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as service-connected due to exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam service.,The cause of the Veteran's death, hepatocellular carcinoma, is also granted as service-connected because it was caused by alcoholism and hepatitis C, both linked to the Veteran's PTSD and service.

The Board has denied service connection for prostate cancer due to radiation exposure and remanded the issues of service connection for a low back disorder and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for scar, right thumb and scar, right bicep. The claims for reopening of service connection for thyroid cancer and prostate cancer were also denied.

The Board has decided to remand several claims related to the Veteran's exposure to mustard gas, herbicide agents, and/or other chemicals and/or toxins. The claims for prostate cancer, respiratory disorder (COPD), sleep apnea, hypertension, sinusitis, nerve condition, and headaches are being reviewed due to possible exposure during service.