The Veteran's neoplasms of the male reproductive system, including prostate cancer are in remission and do not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.,Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine does not meet the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent during the period on appeal.,The effective date for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is August 10, 2023.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's neoplasms are currently in remission and do not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7528.,The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine does not meet the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent during the period on appeal, as it has not resulted in forward flexion limited to 60 degrees or less, a combined range of motion of 120 degrees or less, or muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in abnormal gait or spinal contour.,The effective date for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is August 10, 2023, as this is when the Veteran met the criteria for entitlement to service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- neoplasms of the male reproductive system, including prostate cancer, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2026
- Citation
- A26003290
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