The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for prostate cancer, right and left upper extremity neuropathy, TDIU, and special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status due to potential new evidence. The Veteran's prostate cancer is being evaluated for secondary service connection with bladder and lung cancers, while his bilateral upper extremity neuropathies are being evaluated for aggravation by these conditions.
The deciding factor: The claims have been remanded as there may be new evidence that could support the reopening of the prostate cancer claim or establish a relationship between the Veteran's current disabilities and service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder cancer, Prostate cancer, Right upper extremity neuropathy, Left upper extremity neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20044310
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- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for bladder cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.
- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for bladder cancer, erectile dysfunction, and gouty arthropathy due to outstanding VA treatment records not being obtained. The Veteran's request for a referral to a urologist for ED is also remanded. A VA medical opinion is needed regarding the relationship between the Veteran's gouty arthropathy and his service-connected conditions.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder and kidney cancer were dismissed as the Notice of Disagreement was not filed within one year of the denial.
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