The Board dismissed the appeal of peripheral neuropathy due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The skin disorder claim is granted as chloracne with scarring, presumed due to Agent Orange exposure. The erectile dysfunction claim is denied as new and material evidence was not submitted. SMC for loss of use of a creative organ is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding peripheral neuropathy. Chloracne with scarring is granted as it is presumed due to Agent Orange exposure. Erectile dysfunction claim lacks new and material evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, Acne with scarring, Erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 23, 2010
- Citation
- 1027743
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