Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's low back disability, specifically whether it is secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a prostate disability, including secondary to inservice herbicide exposure. The case is being remanded for additional development and consideration of the claims.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records review. The issue will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, coronary artery disease, prostate cancer, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and hypothyroidism, all secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed chronic prostatitis and prostate cancer were not incurred or aggravated during service, and as such, denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hand eczema, claimed as a skin condition, was restored to an initial 30 percent disability rating. The appeal for prostate cancer service connection is pending.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to changes in his disability picture and the need for additional examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The appeal is not about service connection but rather the evaluation of an existing condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection due to prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ. The evidence did not support an earlier effective date than January 7, 2009.

The Veteran's service connection claim for prostate cancer is granted as it is presumed to have been incurred due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for arthritis, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss disability. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer is being remanded due to the need to consider whether it is secondary to his service-connected skin cancer.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and residuals of prostate cancer are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to environmental hazards during service.

The Veteran's death was due to pharyngeal cancer, which he developed after VA failed to timely diagnose and treat his prostate cancer. The case is being remanded for further investigation of the timing and appropriateness of the medical care provided.

The Veteran's prostate disorder and bilateral gynecomastia were evaluated under the applicable rating criteria. The Veteran was not granted higher ratings for his disabilities, as the evidence did not meet the schedular requirements or demonstrate that extraschedular consideration was warranted.

The Board found that the Veteran's cause of death (prostate cancer) was not related to his military service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The evidence did not support a finding that prostate cancer is a radiogenic disease or that it resulted from in-service radiation exposure.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hypertension, adjustment disorder, or diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities. The reduction of the prostate cancer rating was upheld.

The Veteran's right knee disability, prostate cancer, and rectal bleeding were not present in service or within one year of separation. The preponderance of the evidence does not support a connection between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and employment history.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development to determine if the Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are related to his service-connected BPH/prostatitis.