The Veteran's bladder cancer was not productive of renal dysfunction or voiding dysfunction prior to January 8, 2019. Beginning January 8, 2019, the Veteran's bladder cancer was not productive of renal dysfunction; and was productive of voiding dysfunction that more closely approximated symptoms requiring the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed 2 to 4 times per day.
The deciding factor: The March 2019 VA examination indicated the Veteran did not have renal dysfunction, and his voiding dysfunction did not require the use of an appliance or the wearing of absorbent materials which must be changed more than 4 times per day.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2019
- Citation
- 19191397
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