The Board found that the Veteran's urination problems and prostate issues are not related to his military service, thus denying both claims.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports indicated no evidence of continuity of symptoms from service up until 2011, when the Veteran was first diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy. The examiner noted inconsistencies in the medical records regarding the duration of the Veteran's symptoms and their relation to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- urination problems, benign prostate hypertrophy and prostatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 26, 2016
- Citation
- 1641568
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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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