The Veteran's residuals of testicular and ureter cancer have been rated at 40 percent since June 30, 2022. The decision grants an earlier effective date for this rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported awakening to void five or more times per night, which is consistent with the criteria for a 40% disability rating under VA's rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Testicular cancer, Ureter cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 11, 2026
- Citation
- A26012876
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