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The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for prostate cancer was denied. Service connection for constipation/hemorrhoids was granted. The claim for TDIU prior to August 21, 2014, was remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence and criteria for evaluating genitourinary system disabilities.

Claimed conditions
prostate cancer, constipation/hemorrhoids
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 31, 2025
Citation
25001504

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