The Board found that the Veteran's genitourinary disability, claimed as urinary stricture and meatal stenosis, is not related to his active service. The VA examiners concluded that any current condition is more likely due to BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy) rather than a service-related issue.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners determined that the Veteran's current genitourinary disability is not causally linked to his military service, with the most recent relevant medical evidence dating back to 2007 and no recurrence of symptoms or diagnoses prior to then.
- Claimed conditions
- genitourinary disability, urinary stricture, meatal stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 24, 2014
- Citation
- 1428592
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal, requesting to withdraw all pending claims.
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