The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals have been rated at 60 percent since January 7, 2012. Since August 3, 2013, the Veteran has a permanent suprapubic catheter and is now rated at 100 percent under Diagnostic Code 7516.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals have resulted in a permanent suprapubic cystostomy requiring continuous use of a catheter, which corresponds to a 100 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7516 for bladder fistula.
- Claimed conditions
- Prostate Cancer Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- May 8, 2015
- Citation
- 1519985
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The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, ischemic heart disease, diabetic neuropathy, prostate cancer residuals, bilateral diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities (sciatic), and diabetes mellitus Type 2, combine to result in physical or mental impairment that renders him so helpless as to require regular aid and attendance of another person. However, the need for aid and attendance must be determined without considering nonservice-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as his previous work experience and skills are sufficient to support a substantially gainful occupation.
- Denied
The Board denied the appellant's request for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the May 2024 rating decision, as the claims were not related to service connection.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial rating for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is denied, but he is granted service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left sciatic nerves as secondary to his service-connected DMII.,The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are granted an initial 20 percent rating from August 29, 2025.
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