The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his colon cancer was granted, and he is now rated at 60 percent. The issues of service connection for prostate cancer, post subcapsular cataracts, erectile dysfunction, chronic fatigue syndrome, urinary frequency, respiratory disorder (shortness of breath), and insomnia were also addressed and found to be supported by the evidence.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms have significantly worsened since his last examination in January 2016, necessitating a higher rating under DC 7332 for severe leakage and frequent involuntary bowel movements.
- Claimed conditions
- colon cancer, prostate cancer, post subcapsular cataracts, erectile dysfunction, chronic fatigue syndrome, urinary frequency, respiratory disorder (shortness of breath), insomnia
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2016
- Citation
- 1601580
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