The Board dismissed the appeal for an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a matter of law. The reduction of the evaluation for prostate cancer from 100 to 60 percent was proper, and an increase in the rating for prostate cancer or a higher rating after the reduction was not warranted. An initial compensable rating for hypertension was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increased rating for PTSD as there was no decision on benefits regarding this issue at the time of appeal. The reduction of the evaluation for prostate cancer from 100 to 60 percent was appropriate given that the Veteran's condition was in remission, and a higher or additional rating was not warranted based on the residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Prostate Cancer, Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25012074
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