The Veteran seeks service connection for right hearing loss and tinnitus. He also claims hypertension and diabetes mellitus as due to exposure to Agent Orange.,The Veteran seeks service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy as secondary to prostate cancer. He also seeks a higher rating for prostate cancer, including urinary incontinence and the need for absorbent materials.,Service connection is granted for hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus as due to herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's prostate cancer warrants a 40 percent disability rating since September 1, 2008.,The Veteran seeks an increased rating for PTSD. He also seeks TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: Service connection is denied as there is no evidence of hearing loss or tinnitus in service and the current conditions are not related to service, including herbicide exposure.,Service connection is granted for benign prostatic hypertrophy as secondary to prostate cancer. The Veteran's urinary frequency and use of absorbent materials are due to radiation treatment rather than his service-connected condition.,Service connection is granted for hypertension and type II diabetes mellitus as due to herbicide exposure during service. A 40 percent disability rating is assigned since September 1, 2008 based on the Veteran's prostate cancer.,The Veteran's PTSD symptomatology warrants a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- right hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, benign prostatic hypertrophy, prostate cancer
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 26, 2012
- Citation
- 1237220
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
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