Bladder cancer — all decisions

The veteran's death was caused by cardiac arrest due to probable acute myocardial infarction and bladder cancer with peritoneal carcinomatosis, both of which are not service-connected.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer, finding that there was no radiation exposure in service and no evidence linking current bladder cancer to service.

The VA determined that the veteran's bladder cancer is not related to his military service, including presumed exposure to Agent Orange.

The veteran's urinary bladder cancer was not shown during service or within one year of discharge, and there is no evidence of radiation exposure. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer due to exposure to herbicides and a compensable rating for asbestosis, finding no positive association between bladder cancer and Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical records and ensuring compliance with VCAA notification requirements.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute to his death from bladder cancer, which was attributed to metastasis. The claim for service connection for the cause of death is denied.

The veteran's bladder cancer residuals were rated as noncompensable from March to June 2003, and increased to 10 percent in June 2003. The RO denied a higher rating for the period since February 26, 2004. Service connection was granted for diabetes mellitus due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for impotency, as secondary to his service-connected bladder cancer and residuals.

The RO denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death in April 1977 and July 1984, finding that bladder cancer did not originate during service or within one year of separation. The appellant failed to raise a valid claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in these decisions.

The veteran's appeal to establish that he timely filed a Substantive Appeal/VA Form 9 with the July 2002 rating decision denying service connection for recurrent bladder cancer is denied, and his appeal seeking service connection for recurrent bladder cancer is dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by metastatic bladder cancer due to or as a consequence of prostate cancer, which is service-connected. Therefore, service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left foot disorder, bladder cancer, visual impairment, and frostbite residuals. The reasons given were that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board found that the evidence did not establish a connection between the veteran's current disabilities and his military service, including presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death is due to a disability incurred in active service, and thus grants service connection for the cause of death.

The Board found that the veteran's cystectomy was not caused by VA medical fault or unforeseen event, and thus denied his claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran's application for Service Disabled Veterans Insurance (RH) was denied because he did not meet the standard of 'good health' as defined by VA guidelines, due to his non-service-connected conditions including heart disease, COPD, and bladder cancer.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding an increased rating for service-connected genitourinary disability due to withdrawal by the veteran. The claim of secondary service connection for bladder cancer is denied as there is no evidence that the bladder cancer is proximately due to or the result of the service-connected genitourinary disability.

The veteran's bladder cancer was not manifested in service or within the first post-service year, and there is no evidence to support a connection between his current condition and his military service. The claim for service connection for bladder cancer is denied.

The veteran's bladder cancer is being remanded for further evaluation to determine if it was caused by his exposure to herbicides and/or petroleum products during service.