The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as service-connected.,Prior to September 15, 2014, a 10 percent rating for hemorrhoids is granted. From September 15, 2014 onwards, the rating remains at 10 percent.,Service connection for left knee disability is granted.,A 20 percent rating for post-operative right hydrocele is granted from the date of examination (September 2014).,The cervical spine (neck) disability is remanded for further evaluation.,Cystitis cystica is remanded for a VA urologist's opinion.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on the Veteran’s reported symptoms and medical evidence showing that his erectile dysfunction started during service. The Board found in favor of granting service connection due to credible and competent evidence.,The rating assigned is based on the severity of the hemorrhoids, which were characterized as mild to moderate with no associated anemia or fissures. The 10 percent rating reflects these findings.,Service connection was granted for a left knee disability based on in-service injuries and current medical records showing osteoarthritis.,The post-operative right hydrocele is rated under DC 7120, which evaluates varicose veins due to the Veteran's reported symptoms of pain and swelling. The VA examiner found this condition most analogous to varicose veins, warranting a 20 percent rating.,The cervical spine (neck) disability was remanded as the May 2017 examination report did not comply with legal adequacy standards for musculoskeletal examinations.,Cystitis cystica is remanded because further evaluation by a VA urologist is needed to determine its severity and whether it is related to service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- erectile dysfunction, hemorrhoids, left knee disability, cervical spine (neck) disability, post-operative right hydrocele
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 1, 2018
- Citation
- 18107241
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