The Board denied the veteran's request to restore a 100% rating for prostate cancer residuals and granted an increased rating to 40%. The veteran underwent radical prostatectomy in August 1998, but did not require further treatment. His current condition includes urinary incontinence requiring absorbent materials more than four times per day.
The deciding factor: The veteran's postoperative residuals of prostate cancer were predominantly manifested by urinary incontinence, which was considered a voiding dysfunction and warranted the 40% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- prostate cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2003
- Citation
- 0303300
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