The veteran's service-connected adenocarcinoma of the prostate is currently rated at 10 percent disabling effective August 1, 2001. The RO increased his evaluation to this level from March 16, 2001.
The deciding factor: The veteran's prostate cancer was initially rated as 100% due to its severity and the need for treatment. After six months, a VA examination found no local recurrence or metastasis, so the disability is now rated based on residual symptoms such as voiding dysfunction or renal dysfunction, whichever is predominant.
- Claimed conditions
- adenocarcinoma of the prostate
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 13, 2006
- Citation
- 0610645
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, adenocarcinoma of the prostate, and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) memoranda and a need for additional medical opinions.
- Partly granted
The Veteran was granted a total 100 percent rating for adenocarcinoma of the prostate, beginning February 26, 2018, due to a PSA level above 4.0 indicating local recurrence.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's death, finding no evidence that his prostate cancer, heart disease, or cerebrovascular disease were related to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's residuals of adenocarcinoma of the prostate are rated at 60 percent from January 1, 2019 to November 7, 2023. The rating is granted but not higher.
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