Prostate cancer Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's request to restore a 100 percent rating for his prostate cancer residuals, finding that there was no evidence of recurrence or improvement in his condition.

The veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his current prostate disability and for additional development of his claims file.

The veteran's prostate cancer, peptic ulcer disease, bronchiectasis, and peripheral neuropathy were not incurred or aggravated during service. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for non-service-connected death pension benefits and accrued benefits due to lack of qualifying service, lack of veteran status, or other lack of legal eligibility.

The veteran seeks service connection for prostate cancer and peripheral neuropathy, both claimed as secondary to Agent Orange exposure. The case is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding potential exposure to Agent Orange outside of Vietnam.

The veteran's claim for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment was denied by the RO. His claim for a higher initial evaluation for prostate cancer residuals from February 5, 1997, to May 26, 2003, also failed.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including hypertension, prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, hypercholesterolemia, right knee and leg disorders, left shoulder disorder, cervical spine disorder, and lumbar spine disorder. The reasons are that there is no evidence of these conditions during service or a link to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and higher special monthly compensation, finding no evidence of a formal or informal claim prior to October 25, 2002. The veteran's prostate cancer was not service-connected until October 25, 2002.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and ensuring compliance with VCAA requirements.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining his personnel records and providing him with a VA examination. The issues of service connection for various conditions are also being addressed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for prostatitis and urethritis, finding no current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected prostate cancer, which contributed to his death, rendered him in need of aid and attendance due to terminal cancer. As a result, special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is granted.

The veteran's prostate cancer and loss of use of a creative organ were granted effective November 27, 2002. The issues regarding an increased evaluation for prostatitis remain unresolved.

The Board found that the veteran's prostate and skin cancers were not incurred or aggravated by service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional medical records and determine if service connection for the cause of the veteran's death should be granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of a psychiatric disorder, bladder cancer due to Agent Orange exposure, and prostate cancer. The denial was based on lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service or presumed herbicide exposure.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death was not related to his military service, and denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The veteran's claim for service connection for leukemia, prostate cancer, and skin cancer due to exposure to ionizing radiation during service is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence of prostate cancer and a need for further development, including obtaining medical records from VA facilities and private physicians.

The Board has determined that the veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service. The claim for service connection is denied.