The Board granted a noncompensable rating for the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, but found that he is entitled to special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ. The issue of whether there was clear and unmistakable error in the April 2003 rating decision regarding service connection for loss of kidney function remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is manifested by impotence, but no penile deformity has been established. His claim for a higher initial evaluation is denied as he does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7522.
- Claimed conditions
- erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2010
- Citation
- 1001496
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