The veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for PTSD, service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to a service-connected disorder, and service connection for a respiratory disorder were denied. The claim to reopen the issue of service connection for a back disorder was also denied due to lack of new and material evidence.
The deciding factor: The veteran's current conditions do not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation or service connection on a direct basis. His erectile dysfunction is not shown to be directly related to his military service, and there is no medical evidence linking it to any incident therein. The respiratory disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Erectile Dysfunction, Respiratory Disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2007
- Citation
- 0738016
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to December 27, 2019 for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no earlier claim document in the claims file and the Veteran did not timely perfect an appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for a VA examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted as a result of military sexual trauma (MST) that occurred during service. The Board found the Veteran's testimony and supporting evidence credible, including her VA and private treatment records.
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