The Veteran was granted a 60 percent evaluation for benign prostatic hypertrophy effective February 9, 2021, but no earlier. The claim for a compensable evaluation for hemorrhoids and service connection for a lump on the back of head were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a higher 60 percent evaluation for prostate disability as of February 9, 2021, due to the use of an appliance with leaking. The Veteran's hemorrhoid was not large or thrombotic and did not meet criteria for a compensable evaluation. Service connection for a lump on the back of head was denied as there is no evidence of another scar or lump beyond the service-connected residual scar from cyst removal.
- Claimed conditions
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy (prostate disability), Hemorrhoids, Lump on back of head, other than service-connected residual scar from cyst removal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- June 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25051945
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
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