The Veteran's TDIU and DEA eligibility are granted effective May 5, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran continuously pursued his claims for increased ratings and a TDIU since filing the VA Form 20-0996 on May 5, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma with actinic keratoses, right shoulder impingement syndrome, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy associated with lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy associated with lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, cervical spine degenerative disc disease with arthritis, right knee osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- February 18, 2026
- Citation
- A26014773
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What this means for you
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- Denied
The Veteran's initial rating for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease was denied, and his claims for right knee, left knee, right hand, left hand, GERD, neck disability, and bilateral hearing loss were also denied. The effective date of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted on December 14, 2022.
- Granted
The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma is granted as secondary to his service-connected eczema and psoriasis. The initial compensable evaluation for toenail psoriasis remains denied.
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