The Veteran received increased ratings for his erectile dysfunction and hypertensive heart disease. He also received a TDIU effective April 20, 2007, and SMC at the housebound rate effective June 29, 2011.,However, the appeal of the December 2011 rating decision was not addressed in this decision.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's heart disability more nearly approximated a 60 percent rating for a significant part of the initial rating period due to his METs and echocardiogram results.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there was no evidence of penile deformity or atrophy.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction, Hypertensive Heart Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 25, 2016
- Citation
- 1616313
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- Granted
The Board granted a 30 percent rating for coronary heart disease effective February 10, 2021. The Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for an earlier effective date or increased rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for a VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's CAD warrants a 60 percent rating, but the Board has determined that an earlier effective date is warranted due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding direct service connection.
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