The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not characterized by a penile deformity, and the scars associated with prostate cancer are not painful or unstable.,The Veteran's post-surgical scar associated with prostate cancer does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7804 or 7805.,VA must obtain updated VA treatment records and provide an addendum opinion regarding the active status of the Veteran’s prostate cancer, to include rising PSA levels. The Veteran should also be provided with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his sleep apnea and liver cysts.,The Veteran's left knee internal derangement must be evaluated for current severity and manifestations.,VA must provide an appropriate clinician to examine the Veteran regarding his service-connected prostate cancer, sleep apnea, liver cysts, and left knee disability. The examiner should provide etiology opinions as requested.
The deciding factor: The claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and updated VA treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction, Post-surgical scar associated with prostate cancer, Prostate cancer, Internal derangement of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18110749
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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