The Board denied increased ratings for prostate cancer residuals, upper and trunk scars but granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support higher ratings as the Veteran's symptoms were already adequately compensated by his current ratings. However, the Veteran was found unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Prostate cancer residuals (voiding dysfunction), Right upper extremity scar, Left upper extremity scar, Posterior trunk scar, Anterior trunk scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25035427
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 785 · Granted: 34% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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- Denied
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- Denied
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