Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus and all secondary conditions was granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicides. However, the RO found that there was no in-country Vietnam service, leading to the severance of these benefits based on clear and unmistakable error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, finding that there was no evidence of active duty service in Vietnam during the Agent Orange era. The Board also found insufficient medical evidence to link current prostate cancer directly to service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed related to his exposure to herbicide agents while serving at Korat RTAFB, Thailand, from October 1967 to September 1968.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and prostate cancer, finding that the Veteran's reported in-service stressor was not credible due to inconsistencies in his statements.

The Veteran's service connection claim for prostate cancer and its residuals is remanded due to uncertainty regarding his presence in Vietnam, which could affect the presumption of herbicide exposure. The case will be further developed to determine if he was exposed to herbicides during his military service.

The Board found no evidence of radiation exposure during service and concluded that the Veteran does not have prostate cancer, colon cancer, or sterility attributable to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer residuals are currently rated at 60 percent, effective from April 3, 2013. The disability is characterized by urinary frequency and incontinence.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure and insufficient medical evidence to link the condition to service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, status post radical retropubic prostatectomy, has not presented an exceptional or unusual disability picture so as to render application of the rating schedule impractical. The criteria for referral for consideration of an extra-schedular evaluation in excess of 60 percent have not been met.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a dose estimate of any possible radiation exposure during service and preparing an advisory medical opinion regarding whether such exposure caused or contributed to prostate cancer.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the claims for service connection have been dismissed.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for prostate cancer due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The Veteran was exposed to ionizing radiation during Operation CASTLE in 1954, and his prostate cancer is related to this exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer was denied as the evidence did not show that he had prostate cancer due to his military service, including exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides in Okinawa, Japan and whether his prostate cancer led to his rectal cancer. The appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death will be remanded.

The Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for prostate cancer has been denied due to the lack of new and material evidence. The Board found that the additional evidence submitted does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to November 17, 2010.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for a more complete examination of his service-connected disabilities and their impact on employment.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during service at Eglin Air Force Base.

The Veteran's service connection claim for prostate cancer, claimed as due to herbicide exposure in service, is granted based on the presumption of exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining more complete service records and providing VA medical opinions.