The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating greater than 40 percent for residuals of prostate cancer from May 1, 2019.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show urine leakage requiring use of an appliance or absorbent materials to be changed more than four times per day, which is required for the next higher 60 percent schedular rating. The disability picture was consistent with the 40 percent schedular rating criteria under DC 7528.

Claimed conditions

prostate cancer residuals

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

March 26, 2025

Citation

25004067

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