The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable for the entire appeal period, and a TDIU award was granted. The issues of increased ratings for adenocarcinoma of the prostate, an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for erectile dysfunction, and a rating in excess of 50 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder are dismissed as moot.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable due to his inability to work due to his service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- adenocarcinoma of the prostate, acquired psychiatric disorder, heart disorder, lung disorder, left arm disorder, right arm disorder, back disorder, neck disorder, left leg disorder, right leg disorder, salivary gland disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2024
- Citation
- 24034092
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