The Veteran's prostate disorder is not related to service, specifically his exposure to Agent Orange. Prior to October 22, 2015, the Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder was manifested by chronic sleep impairment and anxiety but did not meet criteria for a higher rating. On and after October 22, 2015, the Veteran's PTSD met criteria for a 50 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's prostate disorder is less likely than not related to service, specifically his exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation on and after October 22, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- prostate disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2016
- Citation
- 1600447
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