The Board denied a higher evaluation for the veteran's residuals of bladder cancer, status post removal of tumor with urinary frequency, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's urinary frequency was found to be within normal limits and did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7528.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder Cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 20, 2004
- Citation
- 0402013
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- Granted
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