Bladder cancer — all decisions

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for bladder cancer due to a lack of substantial compliance with its previous remand instructions. The case will be returned for further development, including an addendum opinion from the same VA examiner.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is currently rated as 10 percent disabling due to voiding dysfunction. The Board finds that an earlier effective date and a higher initial rating are not warranted prior to October 17, 2017.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is not listed among the diseases subject to presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure under VA regulations. The Board has remanded for a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's diagnosed bladder cancer is related to active duty service, including his presumed herbicide (Agent Orange) exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for bladder and urethral cancer, finding that the Veteran's herbicide exposure in Vietnam is at least as likely as not related to his condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bladder cancer, multinodular goiter, and osteoporosis due to service connection. The remand requires additional development including obtaining updated VA and/or private treatment records, an addendum medical opinion from a medical professional with appropriate expertise, and scheduling the Veteran for a new examination if necessary.

The Veteran's kidney and bladder cancer residuals were granted service connection effective December 27, 2013. The increased initial staged ratings for the disabilities are being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of bladder cancer, finding that there is no evidence linking his bladder cancer to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic kidney disease as secondary to his service-connected bladder cancer, which is related to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's service connection claim for MDS is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that may affect the outcome.,Service connection for bladder cancer has been denied as there is no direct link between the Veteran's military service and his condition.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for bladder cancer due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset during or as a result of military service, including herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II is denied. The Board finds that additional development of the evidence is required to determine whether service connection for bladder cancer is warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bladder cancer is related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange, during service. As a result, the claim for residuals of bladder cancer due to herbicide agent exposure is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bladder cancer, specifically whether it is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected thyroid cancer.

The Veteran's death was caused by stroke, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death due to ionizing radiation exposure during military service. However, the Board finds that additional development is needed as there are no records indicating the Veteran participated in atmospheric nuclear testing or had any exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board denied service connection for bladder cancer, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's military service and his condition. The primary reason was the Veteran's extensive smoking history which is considered the single biggest risk factor for developing bladder cancer.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bladder cancer is related to his military service and herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death, finding no evidence to support a link between any in-service conditions and the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bladder cancer is related to his in-service herbicide exposure. The claim will be reviewed and additional development may be necessary before a decision can be made.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the April 2018 remand order, and thus the claims for service connection are being remanded to obtain additional information regarding the Veteran's locations of service in Guam and any exposure to toxic chemicals.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence regarding service connection for bladder cancer, which may be related to diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's representative noted a pending legislative change that could include bladder cancer as a presumptive disease, but it has not yet become law.