The Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction, manifested by loss of use of erectile power without penis deformity, is not entitled to a compensable evaluation.,The Veteran's service-connected excessive hair growth on the back and buttocks, characterized by complaints of ingrown and infected hair, is also not entitled to a compensable evaluation. The condition is rated under Diagnostic Code 7831 for alopecia, which does not apply in this case due to irregular hair growth.,Service connection for sleep apnea has been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is manifested by loss of use of erectile power without penis deformity. The current rating under Diagnostic Code 7522 is the lowest possible, as there is no indication of a deformity of the penis.,The Veteran's excessive hair growth on the back and buttocks does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7831 due to its nature being irregular rather than loss of all body hair. The condition has been rated based on symptoms related to ingrown and infected hair, which is not covered by any applicable diagnostic code.,Service connection for sleep apnea was established as it is etiologically related to the Veteran's service-connected hypopituitarism.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction, Excessive Hair Growth on Back and Buttocks
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 17, 2016
- Citation
- 1605918
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