The veteran's current deformity of the penis is considered service-connected as it resulted from surgery performed during his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the deformity was a result of an in-service surgical procedure for a pre-existing condition, and thus falls under direct service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- deformity of the penis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 12, 2006
- Citation
- 0638642
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, characterized by loss of erectile power and deformity of the penis, is now rated at 20 percent effective May 17, 2019.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for erectile dysfunction, but the claims for service connection of left knee, right knee, and low back disabilities are remanded due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The hypertension claim is also remanded as there is conflicting evidence regarding its diagnosis.
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