The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, thus granting a TDIU prior to July 6, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including peripheral neuropathy, diabetes, PTSD, and retinopathy, made it impossible for him to perform his work as a hardwood floor installer due to physical limitations and mental health issues.
- Claimed conditions
- Prostate cancer, Diabetic nephropathy with microalbuminuria associated with diabetes mellitus type II with hypertension, PTSD in partial remission with major depression in partial remission, Diabetes mellitus type II with hypertension, Peripheral neuropathy right arm, Peripheral neuropathy left arm, Left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Peripheral neuropathy right leg, Peripheral neuropathy left leg, Retinopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2018
- Citation
- 18149933
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- Granted
The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease is rated at 100% effective October 25, 2024. His prostate cancer residuals are rated at 60% effective October 25, 2024.
- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and prostate cancer are granted service connection, with the latter requiring a VA examination to address exposure to burn pits.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss in the right ear has been denied. The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of right ear hearing loss and thus, cannot establish a link to service. For prostate cancer, the Veteran's claim is remanded as VA did not provide an opinion regarding whether his condition may be related to service due to toxic exposure.
- Denied
The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals prior to January 5, 2026 are rated at 10 percent. From January 5, 2026, the Veteran is granted a 20 percent rating for his prostate cancer residuals. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is not compensable.
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