The veteran's erectile dysfunction and penis deformity have been granted a 20 percent evaluation throughout the appeal period, effective from November 10, 2005. No higher rating is warranted.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran had an acquired penile deformity due to malfunction of his implanted pump mechanism, which caused him to remain in a constant state of erection. This met the criteria for a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7522.
- Claimed conditions
- Impotence, Penis Deformity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2008
- Citation
- 0820778
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