The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not manifested by a penile deformity, and he has been granted SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ.,The RO reduced the disability rating for prostate cancer from 100% to 20%, effective December 1, 2018. The reduction was proper as the Veteran's prostate cancer is in remission with no evidence of local recurrence or metastasis.,From December 1, 2018, forward, a rating of 40 percent for residuals of prostate cancer has been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran does not have a penile deformity and the erectile dysfunction is currently compensated with SMC. The reduction in disability rating was proper as the prostate cancer is in remission.,The RO reduced the disability rating from 100% to 20%, effective December 1, 2018, based on the Veteran's prostate cancer being in remission and no evidence of local recurrence or metastasis. The reduction was proper under VA regulations.,For the period from December 1, 2018, forward, the residuals of prostate cancer are manifested by urinary frequency causing voiding at least five times per night.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction, Prostate Cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 3, 2020
- Citation
- 20051403
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