The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, left wrist lipoma excision scar, and prostatectomy scar are all denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.,Issues related to cervical intervertebral disc syndrome, lumbar intervertebral disc syndrome, left knee strain, right knee strain, status post open reduction internal fixation of the right ankle, and status post left wrist fracture remain remanded for further examination and evaluation.,The Veteran's service connection claims for paresthesia of the left arm, pes planus, obstructive sleep apnea, posttraumatic stress disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, narcolepsy, and a right wrist disability are all remanded for additional development.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating in any of these cases.,There is insufficient information to determine if there has been a worsening of the Veteran's condition or if further examination is needed.,Additional medical opinions are required regarding the nature and severity of the Veteran's service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile dysfunction, scar, residual status post left wrist lipoma excision, scar, residual status post prostatectomy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 24, 2018
- Citation
- 18120381
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What this means for you
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