Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, which is related to his service-connected prostatitis and prostate cancer, qualifies for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to lack of Vietnam service and need further investigation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, tinnitus, and a brain tumor. The claim of new and material evidence for a brain tumor was also denied.

The Veteran is entitled to a 30 percent disability rating for residuals of prostate cancer, including obstructed voiding requiring the use of catheterization.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if there is a 50 percent probability or greater that the Veteran's brain cancer was due to radiation exposure in service. Additionally, the claims folder should be referred to a VA physician to offer an opinion as to whether the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer either caused or contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the disability evaluation from 100% to 30% for prostate cancer residuals was proper, and a rating in excess of 30% is not warranted based on current evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and thus denied his claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is being referred to the Under Secretary for Benefits due to exposure to ionizing radiation during service, and he meets the criteria for presumptive service connection under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals have been rated at 20 percent, which is the highest rating available for voiding dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating and TDIU was denied. The effective date of the 40% disability rating for prostate cancer, status post radical retropubic prostatectomy is moot as he was already receiving a 100% rating prior to February 1, 2008.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents in Vietnam, which could establish service connection for prostate cancer.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to in-service radiation exposure.

The Veteran's asthma, diabetes mellitus, and prostate cancer were not found to be related to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer, including due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The decision is final as the Veteran has died and the Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed respiratory disorder, prostate cancer with bladder polyps, traumatic arthritis of the right shoulder, nephrosclerosis, gout, and aortic valve replacement due to lack of evidence of in-service asbestos exposure or other relevant exposures.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor may it be presumed to have been incurred therein. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on a need for regular aid and attendance of another person or on account of being housebound.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, prostate cancer, and rheumatism are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his claimed herbicide exposure.

The Board determined that the Veteran's cause of death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by a disability incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.