Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran died from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which was not service-connected. The Appellant did not provide evidence of herbicide exposure or any other basis for presumptive service connection.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the Veteran's disability rating for prostate cancer from 100% to 20%, effective November 1, 2011, was proper. The current residuals do not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicides during his service in Thailand.

The Veteran's increased disability rating for DJD of the low back was granted, and a separate compensable disability rating for post operative residuals of hemorrhoidectomies with anal stricture was also granted. The Board found that referral for an extraschedular rating was not warranted.

The Board found that the Veteran's prostate cancer is not related to his service, including exposure to DDT. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's prostate cancer was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for consideration of the TDIU claim which includes the Veteran's now service-connected prostate cancer. The Veteran should be provided a new VA examination that evaluates all of his service-connected disabilities and discusses their effects on his ability to perform tasks.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not present during service or for many years thereafter, is not amongst the identified conditions associated with exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and is not otherwise etiologically related to service. The Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence is against the claim.

The Board has ordered remand due to the need for additional development regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides and potential temporary duty assignments in Vietnam.

The Veteran's unauthorized emergency treatment for severe low back pain and leg symptoms on February 1, 2011 is approved as meeting the criteria for reimbursement.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals have been rated at 10 percent since August 7, 2014. The Board finds that the Veteran is not entitled to a higher initial rating for his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while stationed at Eglin Air Force Base from 1964 to 1966. As a result, prostate cancer is presumed to be service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, finding that the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his military service was a contributing factor in developing the condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's residuals of left knee meniscus tear status post surgical repair are service-connected. The arthritis claim is also granted as it is related to his pre-existing condition aggravated by service. Other claims remain pending.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type II should be remanded due to technical issues with his September 2014 hearing transcript. The case will be returned to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing at the earliest available opportunity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicides while serving in Thailand, and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor may it be presumed to have been incurred in service. The Board found the evidence insufficient to establish herbicide exposure during service and denied service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of prostate cancer, prior to July 2, 2012, warranted a 60 percent disability rating effective July 2, 2012. The TDIU claim was also granted.

The Board has assigned an effective date of October 10, 2005 for the award of service connection for prostate cancer.

The Board has remanded the claims due to additional development and the Veteran's request for a Travel Board hearing at the Waco VARO.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and loss of teeth as secondary to radiation treatment due to a lack of evidence supporting herbicide exposure during service, and the Veteran's own statements did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection.