The Board denied an increased rating in excess of 40 percent for residuals of prostate cancer and remanded the issue of a compensable disability rating for incisional hernia status post prostatectomy.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's voiding dysfunction required the use of an appliance or absorbent materials changed more than four times per day, which would warrant a higher rating. The Board also found that further examination was needed to determine the current severity of the incisional hernia.

Claimed conditions

residuals of prostate cancer, incisional hernia status post prostatectomy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

November 7, 2025

Citation

25013803

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