The Board has granted service connection for depression and anxiety, prostate cancer (secondary to depression and anxiety), bone metastases (secondary to prostate cancer), special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance of another person, and the Veteran's cause of death. The causes are all related to conditions incurred or aggravated during active service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran’s depression and anxiety were present during service and more likely than not due to his active air service. Prostate cancer was secondary to depression and anxiety as evidenced by self-destructive behaviors, and bone metastases were a result of prostate cancer. The need for aid and attendance was established based on the Veteran's condition requiring regular assistance from another person.
- Claimed conditions
- depression and anxiety, prostate cancer, bone metastases
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- July 5, 2018
- Citation
- 18116232
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- Remanded (sent back)
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