Partly granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation, but denied an earlier effective date for prostatectomy residual scars. The reduction in the rating from 100 percent to 20 percent for prostate cancer residuals was upheld.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record and the applicable rating criteria for voiding dysfunction.
- Claimed conditions
- Prostate cancer residuals, Erectile dysfunction, Prostatectomy residual scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25094444
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