The Veteran's residuals of prostate cancer were rated at 20% from September 18, 2013 to July 9, 2014. This rating was granted as the condition manifested with increased urinary frequency resulting in awakening to void three to four times per night.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals of prostate cancer were rated at 20% due to the manifestation of increased urinary frequency resulting in awakening to void three to four times per night during this period.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction with Peyronie’s Disease, Residuals of Prostate Cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20011557
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