The Board found that the reduction in disability rating from 100% to 20% for prostate cancer was proper based on the evidence showing no local recurrence or metastasis, and residual symptoms of voiding dysfunction not more than 20% disabling.
The deciding factor: The veteran's prostate cancer had resolved with no local recurrence or metastasis, and his residual urinary incontinence did not meet criteria for higher ratings due to renal dysfunction or other specific conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Prostate cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 21, 2003
- Citation
- 0301111
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