The Board granted an initial compensable disability evaluation of 20 percent for voiding dysfunction associated with prostate cancer, while withdrawing the appeals for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's descriptions of urinary symptoms were found credible, warranting a 20 percent rating under the criteria for voiding dysfunction. The other claims were withdrawn by the Veteran prior to decision.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, Diabetes mellitus type II, Prostate cancer with voiding dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25034154
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and hypertension, to include as secondary to left orchiectomy, for further development in accordance with the PACT Act.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and a right wrist condition due to the withdrawal of the appeals by the Veteran's attorney.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, finding no evidence that the Veteran's diabetes resulted from her active military service or was caused by her service-connected hypertension.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the R(1) rate due to his need for regular aid and attendance.
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