The Veteran's spondylolisthesis with herniated nucleus pulpous was granted a higher rating of 20 percent effective September 7, 2013.,A separate rating of 10 percent for left lower extremity radiculopathy is granted since February 13, 2006.,The Veteran's voiding dysfunction and erectile dysfunction are each rated as noncompensable since March 11, 2009. The Veteran also receives SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ effective March 11, 2009.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's spondylolisthesis with herniated nucleus pulpous was rated as 20 percent disabling since September 7, 2013. The criteria for an increased rating were not met prior to that date.,Left lower extremity radiculopathy is manifested by mild incomplete paralysis and warrants a separate 10 percent rating effective February 13, 2006.,Voiding dysfunction is manifested by daytime voiding interval less than one hour and warrants a noncompensable rating since March 11, 2009. Erectile dysfunction is manifested by loss of erectile power and warrants a noncompensable rating effective March 11, 2009.,SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ was granted effective March 11, 2009.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolisthesis with herniated nucleus pulpous, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, voiding dysfunction, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2014
- Citation
- 1418784
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