The Veteran's prostatectomy residuals have been rated as 40 percent disabling since June 29, 2009. The condition has resulted in the need to change absorbent materials twice a day and constant use of an appliance for control of urinary leakage.
The deciding factor: VA examination revealed that the Veteran had to change his absorbent materials twice a day and required the constant use of an appliance to control his urinary leakage, warranting a maximum 40 percent rating under the criteria for urine leakage.
- Claimed conditions
- prostatectomy residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 28, 2010
- Citation
- 1028254
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Related decisions
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's prostatectomy residuals, specifically missing examinations for male reproductive organ and scar conditions. The Veteran is advised that he must cooperate with scheduling of these exams or a formal finding will be made.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case several times to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's prostate disability, including residuals of prostatectomy, is caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or coronary artery disease. The case needs another round of examination and analysis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical opinions and further examination is required.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions from the previous VA examination. The Veteran's prostate disabilities, including BPH and prostatitis, are alleged to be related to service.
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