The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, sleep apnea (secondary to GERD and PTSD), diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and TDIU are denied. The Veteran's residuals of a left ankle condition do not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support service connection for prostate cancer or sleep apnea (secondary to GERD and PTSD). The VA examination did not reveal any ankylosis or malunion of the tibia and fibula with moderate knee or ankle disability. The Veteran's residuals of a left ankle condition do not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Residuals of a Left Ankle Condition, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hypertension, Residuals of Prostate Cancer with Status Post Prostatectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1735986
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