The Board has granted a rating of 40 percent for bladder neck obstruction and found that the veteran's impotence does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation. The veteran is entitled to an increased evaluation for his bladder neck obstruction, but no compensation for impotence or special monthly compensation.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the veteran has significant nocturia (awakening to urinate five or more times per night) which approximates the criteria for a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7515. However, there is no evidence of penile deformity or loss of erectile function necessary for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7522.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder Neck Obstruction, Impotence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 21, 2002
- Citation
- 0210164
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