The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for a 20 percent disability evaluation for residuals of bladder cancer, finding no basis to support an earlier effective date.

The deciding factor: There was no evidence showing that the Veteran's residuals of bladder cancer were manifested by urine leakage requiring absorbent materials which must be changed less than twice per day, increased urinary frequency resulting in daytime voiding interval between one and two hours, or awakening to void three to four times per night prior to August 10, 2023.

Claimed conditions

residuals of transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 25, 2025

Citation

A25016531

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