The Veteran's appeal for restoration of the 100% rating for prostate cancer was denied. A 40% rating for residuals of prostate cancer from May 1, 2018 is granted. The Veteran is also granted TDIU effective May 1, 2018.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the rating for prostate cancer to 40% was proper as there was an actual change and improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Impotence, Urinary Frequency, Urine Leakage, Renal Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23017566
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