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Entitlement to a 60 percent rating for residuals of prostate cancer from December 1, 2013, to February 11, 2021, is granted.

January 30, 2026Citation Nr. 26001459Docket 16-17 493va.gov source

  • initial 60 percent rating for prostate cancer residuals manifested by bladder dysfunction from December 1, 2013, to February 11, 2021Granted
DecisionAnalysis

Board reasoning

The Board found that the Veteran’s bladder dysfunction requiring absorbent materials more than four times daily persisted throughout the period after the cessation of the total rating, based on credible lay and medical evidence, including urology records and prior exams. It concluded that, by the benefit of the doubt, a 60% rating was warranted for the entire period from December 1, 2013, to February 11, 2021.

Issues

  • initial 60 percent rating for prostate cancer residuals manifested by bladder dysfunction from December 1, 2013, to February 11, 2021Granted

Authorities

  • Fenderson v. West, 12 Vet. App. 119Board cited for staged ratings in initial disability awards.
  • Francisco v. Brown, 7 Vet. App. 55Board cited for preference of current findings over past medical reports.
  • Hart v. Mansfield, 21 Vet. App. 505Board cited for focusing on evidence within one year before filing.

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