For the time period prior to August 28, 2002, chronic prostatitis was manifested by long-term drug therapy.,From August 28, 2002 to March 24, 2005, chronic prostatitis was manifested by a reported daytime voiding interval between one and two hours. From March 25, 2005 to February 5, 2007, chronic prostatitis was manifested by a reported daytime frequency interval of 30 minutes to one hour. After February 6, 2007, the Veteran reported daytime frequency occurring at least four times during the day about every two hours or between every two to three hours depending on fluid intake.,The decision is mixed as some issues were granted and others denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability was rated based on his symptoms of intermittent urine leakage, weak stream, and difficulty initiating urination. The most recent VA examination noted that the majority of the Veteran's problem was related to fluid intake and diabetes control.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Prostatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 12, 2010
- Citation
- 1038271
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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.
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