The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals, including frequent urination and voiding dysfunction requiring absorbent materials changed two to four times per day, are granted a 40% rating since June 3, 2016. The condition has not met criteria for higher ratings or additional disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed an increase in severity of the Veteran's voiding dysfunction with less frequent intervals between urination and nighttime awakenings to void, warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Prostate cancer, Frequent urination
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19115562
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