The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for residuals of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction has been granted. The Veteran now receives a 60% rating for his prostate cancer, based on urinary incontinence requiring absorbent materials changed more than four times per day, and a 20% rating for his erectile dysfunction.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's urinary incontinence required absorbent materials changed five or six times per day, meeting the criteria for a higher 60% rating. The penile deformity (Peyronie's disease) was found to be related to treatment of his erectile dysfunction.
- Claimed conditions
- Prostate cancer, Erectile dysfunction, Voiding dysfunction, Penile deformity (Peyronie's disease)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- June 28, 2018
- Citation
- 18114467
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