The Board restored the Veteran's 100% rating for prostate cancer effective March 1, 2015. The earlier effective date of March 1, 2015 is granted for SMC at the housebound rate and TDIU from February 6, 2008 to September 30, 2009.
The deciding factor: The restoration of the 100% rating for prostate cancer on March 1, 2015 satisfied the criteria for SMC at the housebound rate and TDIU from February 6, 2008 to September 30, 2009.
- Claimed conditions
- prostate cancer, PTSD, left ankle disability, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2021
- Citation
- 21005172
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has expanded the scope of the claim to include any mental health disorder raised by the record and has remanded for additional development regarding service connection for left leg, ankle, and psychiatric disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
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