The Veteran's initial claim for an initial compensable rating for bladder cancer prior to December 3, 2009 was denied. The Veteran also failed to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent on and after December 3, 2009.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show active bladder cancer or any associated symptoms such as renal dysfunction, voiding interval issues, or urinary tract infections that would warrant an initial compensable rating prior to December 3, 2009. After December 3, 2009, the Veteran's condition was manifested by mild symptoms and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder Cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1020135
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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