The Veteran was granted a 60 percent evaluation for residuals of adenocarcinoma of the prostate, status post external beam radiation with impotence, effective September 27, 2005.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on an increase in the frequency and severity of urinary symptoms, including the need to change absorbent materials more than four times per day.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of adenocarcinoma of the prostate, status post external beam radiation with impotence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 24, 2009
- Citation
- 0910836
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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