The Veteran's voiding dysfunction, manifested by urinary frequency with daytime voiding interval less than one hour or awakening to void five or more times per night, is granted an initial rating of 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran experiences urinary frequency issues, which are rated as a predominant area of disability under Diagnostic Code 7528 for residuals of prostate cancer.
- Claimed conditions
- voiding dysfunction, urinary frequency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23049413
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, sleep apnea, post-traumatic stress disorder, and urinary frequency as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related disabilities have rendered him unable to live independently, requiring regular aid and assistance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance from May 6, 2023.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for urinary frequency, as secondary to hypertension and non-service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The other claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims at a hearing.
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