Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are currently rated at 20 percent, effective October 1, 2010. The evidence does not support a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service and his Parkinson's disease, residuals of prostate cancer, and ischemic heart disease are related to such exposure. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for service-connected prostate cancer is being remanded due to inadequate examinations and the need to obtain additional medical records.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and prostate cancer as being due to exposure to Agent Orange during military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of prostate cancer, including as due to in-service exposure to herbicides (Agent Orange), is granted based on the presumption that he was exposed during his time at Nakhon Phanom Air Force Base.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine the Veteran's service in Vietnam and his exposure to herbicide agents. The appeal will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claim for prostate cancer is granted based on exposure to herbicides during his active duty in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional records, specifically treatment records from Dr. Bernstein and any relevant VA treatment records.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have prostate cancer or any other prostate disability related to service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran is found unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, and the Board grants a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development regarding the Veteran's service in the Republic of Vietnam despite being based in Thailand, and his claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for kidney cancer and prostate cancer, both claimed to be due to herbicide exposure. The case has been remanded for further development regarding the specific nature of his alleged exposure.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the veteran's claims regarding his bilateral wrist condition, prostate cancer, and gastrointestinal condition due to potential service connection issues.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for TDIU, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting a new examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of entitlement to an initial schedular rating greater than 20 percent for prostate cancer and entitlement to a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new examination of his prostate cancer residuals. The case will be returned to the Board for readjudication.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's conditions, including joint and limb pain, chest pain, prostate cancer, and lichenoid rash of various body parts, are presumptively related to herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's left wrist condition is also presumed to be due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran meets the percentage requirements for TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD, prostate cancer residuals, and left occipital area fragment wound with chronic headaches and trigeminal neuropathy preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's child is seeking Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38 of the U.S. Code due to her father's disability or death. However, the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are still pending and may affect his status as a permanently disabled veteran.