The Veteran's erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus, type II, is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board found that the evidence did not demonstrate a physical deformity of the penis necessary for a compensable rating under DC 7522.,Service connection has been established for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was linked to his in-service stressors involving fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not shown to be due to a physical deformity of the penis, which would warrant a compensable rating under DC 7522. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted as his PTSD and depression are linked to his in-service stressors.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus, type II, Acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 14, 2018
- Citation
- 1809663
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