Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer did not have their onset in service or for many years thereafter, and are not shown by the evidence to be related to active duty. Therefore, his claims for service connection were denied.

The Veteran's claim for aid and attendance benefits was granted, effective from May 28, 2003. The Appellant is seeking retroactive compensation due to the allowance of increased benefits based on aid and attendance.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 40 percent for the residuals of prostate cancer, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran meets the threshold requirements for a consideration of a schedular TDIU due to his service-connected prostate cancer residuals, which prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not diagnosed until after service, and there is no evidence of a nexus to service. The presumption of herbicide exposure does not apply.,The RO denied diabetes mellitus in October 1986, but new evidence has been submitted that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim. The Veteran's diabetes was not diagnosed until after service and there is no evidence of a nexus to service or herbicide exposure.,The RO denied hypertension with chest pain in October 1986, but new evidence has been submitted that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim. The Veteran's hypertension was not diagnosed until after service and there is no evidence of a nexus to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board found that the reduction in the rating from 100% to 40% for prostate cancer residuals was proper and denied restoration of a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including verification of the Veteran's visits to Da Nang, South Vietnam, and obtaining any other information regarding these visits. The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of her husband's death based on exposure to herbicides in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, senile cataracts, and an immune disorder due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his in-service exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examination and treatment records.

The Board has ordered the RO to verify the Veteran's service in Korea and his involvement with construction projects along the DMZ. The case is remanded for further development.

Service connection for prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on the loss of use of a creative organ were established as of September 25, 2004.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 60 percent since November 12, 2008. His hypertension is also rated at 60 percent.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection based on exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The claim for hypertension has been reopened and remains pending.

The Veteran died from metastatic prostate cancer. The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of her husband's death, but medical records are needed to support this claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of evidence regarding whether his bladder cancer is related to his prostate cancer, which was service-connected as a result of presumptive exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notice provided to the appellant regarding her DIC claim based on a previously service-connected condition. The Veteran's death is being considered for service connection, but there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, finding no evidence of exposure to herbicides and insufficient medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by his service-connected conditions, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, hypertension, cardiovascular disorder and cardiomegaly, lung disorder, and erectile dysfunction were denied as there is no evidence of exposure to herbicides or other service connection criteria met.