Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the criteria for a TDIU have been met.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, Peyronie's disease/erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence were not found to be caused by VA treatment or negligence. The claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate cancer is not related to his military service or exposure to nonionizing radiation, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected prostate cancer, status-post radiation with erectile dysfunction, prior to June 22, 2012, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to that date.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand and a need for additional evidence from the Veteran. The appeal will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a change in personnel and the Veteran requested a Videoconference hearing. The issues of service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are still pending.

The Board found no current evidence of a seizure disorder and denied service connection for this condition. The Veteran's prostate cancer was not linked to his military service, and the claim is denied. Service connection for PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or anxiety with panic attacks could not be established based on the available evidence.

The RO reduced the Veteran's disability rating for prostate cancer from 100% to 40%, effective August 1, 2008. The reduction was upheld as appropriate based on improvement in symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to assess his service-connected residuals of prostate cancer, right hip disorder, right knee disorder, and right ankle disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hiatal hernia and a higher disability evaluation for prostate cancer, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen these claims. The effective date of the 100% disability rating for prostate cancer was set at April 15, 2008.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a hearing conducted by an undersigned Veterans Law Judge who did not fully explain the issues in the appeal and suggest necessary evidence. The Veteran is notified of what remains necessary for him to substantiate his claims, including exposure to herbicides in service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine his employability due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and prostate cancer.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by service and cannot be presumed to have been incurred therein.

The Board finds that the Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are related to in-service chemical exposures occurring during his period of active duty service at Pine Bluff Arsenal.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 40 percent, the maximum available rating. His erectile dysfunction is not service-connected and thus does not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not shown to have had its onset during service or be related to any in-service disease, injury, or exposure. The Board denied the claim as there is no evidence of record supporting a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, hematuria, and hypercholesterolemia were not found to be related to service or herbicide exposure. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including requesting any available records pertaining to the Veteran's travel status to and from Thailand in July 1966 and July 1967, to include any potential Travel Voucher Forms (DD Form 1351-2).