The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent from August 1, 2001 through October 14, 2007, and in excess of 40 percent beginning on October 15, 2007, for the service-connected residuals of adenocarcinoma of the prostate and prostatitis was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran's condition required the use of absorbent materials more than twice per day or an appliance, which would warrant a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- adenocarcinoma of the prostate, prostatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2008
- Citation
- 0816601
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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