The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates were denied. The prostate cancer claim was not granted as the residuals did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, erectile dysfunction was rated at 20% based on loss of erectile power without physical deformity, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma remained in remission and thus no compensable rating is warranted, and the effective date for the paroxysmal atrial fibrillation rating was denied as there was no increase in disability within one year prior to the claim.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7528 for prostate cancer due to lack of voiding dysfunction requiring an appliance or absorbent materials. Erectile dysfunction was rated at 20% based on loss of erectile power without physical deformity. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma remained in remission and thus no compensable rating is warranted. The effective date claim was denied as there was no increase in disability within one year prior to the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18143522
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