Partly granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 40 percent for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, but denied service connection for restless leg syndrome.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence supporting a direct link between the Veteran's prostate cancer and his military service, as well as the severity of pain associated with his degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, Restless leg syndrome (RLS), Prostate cancer, Erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25012934
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