The Veteran's 100% evaluation for adenocarcinoma of the prostate has been restored from June 1, 2013. The TDIU claim is remanded due to receipt of additional VA examination reports and treatment records.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show material improvement in the Veteran's condition at the time of the reduction, thus the reduction was improper.
- Claimed conditions
- adenocarcinoma of the prostate, coronary artery disease, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, muscle rigidity/stiffness and tremors of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, sleep disturbance, diabetes mellitus, type II, acne over back and lower chest area status post excision sebaceous cyst in back, difficulty chewing and swallowing
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18159721
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