The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's postoperative prostate cancer, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on voiding dysfunction or erectile dysfunction. The RO had initially assigned a 20% evaluation and awarded special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ due to erectile dysfunction.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence supporting an increased evaluation under any applicable schedular criteria, as the veteran's postoperative residuals did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations based on voiding dysfunction or urinary frequency. The only compensable residual was mild intermittent incontinence requiring absorbent materials every few months, which satisfied the current 20% evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative Prostate Cancer
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2008
- Citation
- 0842726
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right shoulder strain and DJD, postoperative prostate cancer, residuals of appendix surgery with scars, and erectile dysfunction, are rated at 90 percent combined. The Board finds that these conditions render the Veteran unemployable due to their severity and impact on his ability to work.
- Granted
The Veteran's postoperative prostate cancer is rated at 10 percent prior to May 3, 2011; 40 percent from May 3, 2011 to January 17, 2012; and 20 percent from January 17, 2012. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for postoperative prostate cancer, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated during service and could not be presumed to have been caused by exposure to ionizing radiation in service. The evidence did not support a conclusion that the prostate cancer resulted from such exposure.
- Granted
The Board of Veterans' Appeals has granted service connection for PTSD and Mood Disorders, both presumed conditions under the PACT Act.
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