The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not productive of a penile deformity, and thus does not warrant an initial compensable evaluation.,Hypothyroidism was diagnosed after service and there is no evidence linking it to service or herbicide exposure. The claim for this condition is denied.,Neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities did not manifest within one year of separation from service, nor is there any evidence linking it to service or herbicide exposure. The claim for this condition is also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation as he has no penile deformity and his symptoms do not warrant such a rating under Diagnostic Code 7522.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction, Hypothyroidism, Neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 12, 2016
- Citation
- 1619207
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: 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.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Bilateral Lower Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (Sciatic Nerve), Erectile Dysfunction, and Bladder Cancer in remission. Effective dates have been set for these awards as of July 14, 2004. The Veteran's claim for higher initial disability ratings and earlier effective dates are being remanded.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to have had its onset during service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.
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