Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected due to his active duty service or service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran did not meet the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for prostate cancer, status-post radical prostatectomy was denied by the RO. The Board found that additional medical records and an addendum opinion were needed to determine if chronic fatigue is related to his prostate cancer.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated examination and treatment records, as well as a VA examination for his prostate cancer residuals. The case will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted with an initial rating of 70 percent, effective September 6, 2009. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is granted with an initial rating of 10 percent, also effective September 6, 2009. Service connection for prostate cancer is granted and a TDIU rating is granted.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 20 percent, effective December 1, 2013. The reduction from 40 to 20 percent was proper as the evidence showed improvement in his prostate cancer residuals.

The Veteran's death was caused by prostate cancer, which is presumed to have been caused by his exposure to herbicides during service at Korat RTAFB. The Board granted the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer, PTSD, and peripheral neuropathy, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The case will be referred to the Director of Compensation and Pension for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for neck and back disabilities, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to military service. The remaining claims have been remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the Veteran's rating from 100 percent to 10 percent for prostate cancer, status post radical prostatectomy was proper. The Veteran failed to report for a VA examination and did not respond to notification regarding the proposed reduction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate cancer is related to radiation exposure he sustained during service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the reduction from 100 percent to 40 percent disability compensation for prostate cancer is not proper, resulting in a denial of the Veteran's appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination regarding his PTSD and its impact on employment.

The Veteran is granted a disability rating of 60 percent for ischemic cardiomyopathy from June 1, 2009 to September 5, 2013.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than May 31, 2007 for his total disability rating (schedular 100%) for prostate cancer is denied.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is not service connected as there is no evidence of an in-service event or injury related to the condition.,The Veteran's heart disorder had its onset during active service and is therefore considered service-connected.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, residuals of prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, acute sinusitis, and residuals of a left ear cystectomy. The Board does not have jurisdiction to consider these matters.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer effective April 1, 2010. The Veteran's claim was received on March 31, 2010, and he met the criteria for service connection as of that date.

The Board has ordered further development to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while serving at Udorn RTAFB in Thailand. The appeal is now remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to determine if he was exposed to herbicides and/or asbestos during his military service, and whether his prostate cancer is related to these exposures or his service-connected prostatitis.