The Veteran's liver disability is not rated higher than the current 0 percent rating due to lack of specific symptoms warranting a higher rating.,The Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder does not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating based on his symptoms and occupational/social impairment.,The Veteran's prostate cancer, currently rated at 40 percent, does not meet the criteria for a higher than 40 percent rating due to lack of specific symptoms warranting such an increase.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s liver disability does not result in the required symptoms for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7312.,His unspecified anxiety disorder does not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent rating based on his occupational and social impairment.,His prostate cancer, currently rated at 40 percent, does not have local recurrence of metastasis or significant voiding dysfunction or renal dysfunction.
- Claimed conditions
- Liver disability, Unspecified anxiety disorder, Prostate cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2023
- Citation
- A23033472
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