The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased initial rating for prostate cancer residuals, finding that a compensable rating was not warranted prior to September 18, 2023.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a compensable rating for voiding dysfunction prior to September 18, 2023, as there was no urine leakage or obstructive voiding, and the Veteran's urinary frequency did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Prostate cancer residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25043183
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Partly granted
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