The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's bladder disorder, skin disorder of the hands, erectile dysfunction, and increased ratings for sarcoidosis and fecal incontinence. The claims for prostate cancer, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and a heart condition were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted. Effective dates earlier than February 25, 2009 for TDIU and DEA benefits were granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bladder disorder, skin disorder of the hands, erectile dysfunction, sarcoidosis, and fecal incontinence were found to be service-connected based on direct evidence. The claims for prostate cancer, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and a heart condition were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder disorder, Skin disorder of the hands, Erectile dysfunction, Sarcoidosis, Fecal incontinence, Depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 11, 2016
- Citation
- 1605343
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