The Board finds that the veteran's penile dysfunction was caused by medication taken for his service-connected disabilities, specifically his degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right and left hands, and Raynaud's syndrome of the digits, bilateral hands. Therefore, secondary service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence is in equipoise as to whether the veteran's penile dysfunction was caused by medication taken for his service-connected disabilities, specifically his degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right and left hands, and Raynaud's syndrome of the digits, bilateral hands.
- Claimed conditions
- penile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2008
- Citation
- 0836211
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has not been received to reopen the previously denied claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, penile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease is also remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for chronic blood disorder in urine, penile dysfunction, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorder (previously claimed as irritable bowel dysfunction), acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD), and sleeping disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.
- Granted
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- Granted
The veteran's skin cancer is found to be related to in-service exposure to sunlight and radiation. However, there is no evidence of penile dysfunction attributable to service.
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