The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for prostate cancer residuals was denied as his condition has stabilized with a 60% disability rating. The issue of TDIU prior to July 1, 2014 is moot due to the presence of other service-connected disabilities preventing him from working. For the period after July 1, 2014, the Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his combined disability rating did not meet the threshold requirement for a schedular TDIU.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s prostate cancer residuals have stabilized with a 60% disability rating and do not warrant an increased rating. The issue of TDIU prior to July 1, 2014 is moot as he has other service-connected disabilities preventing him from working. For the period after July 1, 2014, his combined disability rating (PTSD at 50% and prostate cancer residuals at 60%) did not meet the threshold requirement for a schedular TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- prostate cancer, PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2018
- Citation
- 18151774
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