The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals, which manifested as urinary leakage requiring the wearing of absorbent materials less than two times per day prior to February 24, 2011, and three to four times per day after that date, are granted a rating of 20 percent disabling. A higher rating is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals did not manifest in renal dysfunction or obstructed voiding, which would have warranted a higher rating based on the residuals criteria (38 C.F.R. § 4.115a). The evidence showed he required absorbent materials less than two times per day prior to February 24, 2011 and three to four times per day after that date.
- Claimed conditions
- Prostate cancer residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 1, 2018
- Citation
- 18106916
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