The veteran's service-connected hypogonadism is not manifested by a penis deformity with loss of erectile power, which would warrant a minimum 20% rating. Therefore, the claim for an initial compensable rating for hypogonadism is denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show that the veteran's hypogonadism is manifested by a penis deformity with loss of erectile power, which is required for a minimum 20% rating under DC 7522.
- Claimed conditions
- hypogonadism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2008
- Citation
- 0806634
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