The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals and dermatitis were granted increased ratings, while asbestosis was denied a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the assignment of 40 percent for prostate cancer residuals effective February 3, 2015, and 10 percent for dermatitis effective September 18, 2014, but did not warrant a higher rating for asbestosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of prostate cancer, Dermatitis, Asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23000549
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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