The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent for renal cell carcinoma was denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to October 18, 2014 was denied because he did not meet the schedular criteria and his service-connected disabilities alone do not render him unemployable.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than October 18, 2014 for DEA benefits was denied as he was not in receipt of a permanent and total disability prior to that date.
The deciding factor: The criteria for a rating in excess of 60 percent for renal cell carcinoma were not met due to the absence of persistent edema, albuminuria, or generalized poor health.,For TDIU, the Veteran did not meet the schedular criteria and his service-connected disabilities alone do not render him unemployable. The VA medical professionals found no impact on his ability to work.,The effective date for DEA benefits was denied as the Veteran was not in receipt of a permanent and total disability prior to October 18, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- renal cell carcinoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 5, 2020
- Citation
- 20064550
What this means for you
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