Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA spine examination to determine if his lumbar spine disorder was incurred in service. Additionally, he will be scheduled for a VA urology examination to determine if his prostate cancer was initially incurred in service or related to chemical exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and cerebrovascular accident were denied as there was no confirmed exposure to herbicide agents during service, no in-service injury or disease related to these conditions, and the current disabilities are not causally related to service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred or aggravated by service, and there is no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are being remanded for further review by the Under Secretary for Benefits due to concerns about ionizing radiation exposure during service. The case will be referred back for a determination on whether an advisory opinion from the Under Secretary of Health is necessary.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that prostate cancer, a disease presumptively linked to herbicide exposure, substantially contributed to his death. The appellant is now entitled to VA benefits based on this determination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for prostate cancer, finding that new and material evidence has been submitted. The Board also found that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides during service and is entitled to presumptive service connection for prostate cancer as secondary to such exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bone cancer, left thigh fracture, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus Type II, and kidney disease as being presumptively related to herbicide exposure on Johnston Island.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and laryngeal cancer, finding that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other causative factors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for esophageal stricture and prostate cancer to obtain additional VA treatment records, schedule a VA examination, and issue a statement of the case on the issue of service connection for diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional examinations and outstanding documents, including Social Security Administration records. The issues of entitlement to increased evaluations for PTSD, prostate cancer residuals, and renal dysfunction are also being addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and arranging for a comprehensive examination to assess his ability to work given his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred or aggravated by service, and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure. Service connection for prostate cancer cannot be granted based on the presumption of exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) benefits based on the need for housebound status prior to September 7, 2011, and/or regular aid and attendance is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining the Veteran's personnel records and potentially a VA medical opinion regarding his prostate cancer. The appeal is currently on hold until these steps are completed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate cancer is not related to his military service, including exposure to toxic herbicides. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's service connection claims for prostate cancer and skin cancer were denied as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides, and the competent medical evidence did not support a finding that his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board is remanding the Veteran's case to determine if his prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are related to his service, including any exposure to toxic chemicals during his time as an aviation mechanic.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer claims, but granted the reopening of these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 and prostate cancer, both of which he claimed were due to herbicide exposure. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection as his exposure was not from in or near Vietnam, but rather from drinking distilled water on board a ship offshore.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer, which he claims was caused by exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam. The Board has determined that additional efforts are needed to confirm the Veteran's claimed service in Vietnam and will remand the case for further action.