The VA has determined that the veteran's cystitis and prostatitis disability, currently rated at 20 percent, does not warrant a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran required hourly urination, used an appliance, experienced incontinence, or had contracted bladder function necessitating absorbent materials or catheter use. The current rating adequately reflects the veteran's symptomatology and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- cystitis, prostatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2005
- Citation
- 0502158
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What this means for you
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for prostatitis, HIV, CHF, GERD, herpes, a pulmonary disability, headaches, and type 2 diabetes mellitus as the evidence did not support a finding of a current disability or a nexus to service or a service-connected disability.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, finding no evidence that he required such assistance prior to September 21, 2022.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of service connection for a bilateral foot disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a skin disorder, and a sleep disorder, as well as an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for cystitis, due to the need for further development.
- Dismissed
The Board denied the veteran's attempts to appeal rating decisions that denied service connection for various conditions and reduced his evaluation, as the appeals were not timely filed.
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