Service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia is granted.,The Veteran's left renal calculus was not rated higher than 30% prior to April 22, 2014 and remains at 30% thereafter. The appeal on this issue is denied.,Paget’s disease is remanded for a determination of whether it is related to service or another condition.,TDIU prior to April 22, 2014 is remanded as the Veteran's disability rating needs to be assigned first.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has current BPH and separation examination noted mildly enlarged prostate. Service connection granted based on this evidence.,For left renal calculus prior to April 22, 2014, no attacks of colic or need for procedures were shown. No renal dysfunction was present.,Paget’s disease is remanded as the Veteran's assertions and medical records suggest a possible service connection but direct service connection needs to be determined first.,TDIU prior to April 22, 2014 is remanded as the Veteran's disability rating needs to be assigned first.
- Claimed conditions
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Paget’s disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20053125
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