The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer residuals and PTSD with alcohol use disorder, meet the percentage requirements for a TDIU since July 1, 2014. The Board found that his combined functional impairment prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's combination of service-connected disabilities resulted in significant functional impairment, including frequent urination, use of absorbent materials, daily depression and anxiety, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts and memories, lack of motivation, inability to concentrate, and fatigue. This prevented him from securing and maintaining gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Prostate cancer residuals, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with a history of alcohol dependence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- July 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20047258
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