The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are not manifested by urinary leakage requiring an appliance or frequent use of absorbent materials, and he does not have renal dysfunction. His erectile dysfunction is characterized by loss of erectile power but no penile deformity.,The Veteran’s erectile dysfunction has been evaluated as 20 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 7522 due to the presence of a penis deformity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals do not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and his erectile dysfunction is characterized by loss of erectile power but no penile deformity.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Prostate Cancer"}, {"condition_name":"Erectile Dysfunction"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20068162
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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