The Veteran's digestive disorder, diagnosed as IBS, was not found to be related to his service or service-connected PTSD.,For prostate cancer residuals, the Veteran received a noncompensable rating from February 14, 2005, and a compensable rating of 40 percent effective June 1, 2015.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that there was no evidence linking the digestive disorder to service or service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals were rated based on voiding dysfunction due to lack of renal dysfunction. The Veteran did not have urinary frequency issues, which is a requirement for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Digestive Disorder (IBS), Prostate Cancer, Pleural Plaques due to Asbestos Exposure, Dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2020
- Citation
- 20077173
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- Granted
The Veteran's hypertension and prostate cancer residuals (voiding dysfunction) have been granted increased ratings of 10 percent and 20 percent, respectively.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted SMC at the rate of 50% for his service-connected conditions from April 20, 2020 to June 7, 2021.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted an initial 70 percent evaluation, effective September 23, 2024. The Veteran's dermatitis remains at a 10 percent evaluation.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his depressive disorder and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied as the November 2024 rating decision was not adjudicating previously pursued claims.
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