The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted a rating of 70 percent, but no greater, for the period on appeal prior to December 31, 2020. The claim for an increased rating in excess of 60 percent for residuals of prostate cancer was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of PTSD, including occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranted a higher rating than the current 70 percent but no greater due to the evidence showing that his symptoms did not result in total occupational and social impairment. The claim for an increased rating for prostate cancer was denied as there was no evidence of reoccurrence or renal dysfunction.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with unspecified depressive disorder (PTSD), Residuals of prostate cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 3, 2025
- Citation
- 25007479
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a rating reduction and increased rating for prostate cancer, as well as the TDIU claim, due to the need for additional development of evidence.
- Denied
The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of residuals of prostate cancer, finding that the August 10, 2022 effective date is appropriate under the PACT Act.
- Denied
The Board denied the appeals for increased ratings and TDIU, as the evidence did not support higher ratings or unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to a service-connected prostate disability.
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