The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, finding that the evidence did not support higher evaluations or earlier dates of entitlement.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show symptoms severe enough to warrant a higher rating for bladder cancer residuals or erectile dysfunction, nor was there any basis for an earlier effective date for service connection.

Claimed conditions

Bladder cancer residuals, Erectile dysfunction (secondary to bladder cancer)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 21, 2025

Citation

A25015720

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