The Veteran's genitourinary condition, specifically benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is rated at a 20 percent level due to the frequency of nighttime awakenings to void three to four times per night. The decision does not address service connection theory or exposure basis.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms of slow stream and difficulty urinating align with a noncompensable rating for obstructed voiding, but his nighttime awakenings to void three to four times per night meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating based on nighttime voiding frequency.
- Claimed conditions
- genitourinary condition, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 23, 2024
- Citation
- A24085696
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's BPH is found to be related to his service-connected hypertension and cardiovascular disabilities, thus granting service connection for BPH on a secondary basis.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for BPH due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to his service-connected hypertension. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a medical opinion addressing whether BPH was caused or aggravated by his hypertension.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for a genitourinary condition and an acquired psychiatric condition are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.
- Whole decision: Granted
Service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is granted as secondary to the service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. Other conditions are denied.
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