The VA performed a TURP on the veteran in April 2001, but subsequent medical records do not indicate any chronic additional disability resulting from this procedure. The Board found no evidence of obstructive uropathy or other symptoms as a result of the VA treatment.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of chronic additional disability due to the TURP performed by VA in April 2001, and the veteran's current condition does not meet the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive uropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 27, 2006
- Citation
- 0639930
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