The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is rated as noncompensable (0 percent) throughout the appeal period.,The Veteran's voiding dysfunction residual of prostate cancer is currently rated at 40 percent, and a higher rating is not warranted under current criteria.,The Veteran’s service-connected scar, status post radical prostatectomy, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on its size or instability.,PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, with no further increase in rating being granted.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence of penile deformity to warrant a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7522 for erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's voiding dysfunction residuals did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on urinary frequency or obstructed voiding.,The Veteran’s PTSD symptoms, while significant, did not meet the criteria for a higher rating of 70 percent or 100 percent due to his ability to maintain effective work and social relationships. The current 50 percent rating is appropriate given his reduced reliability and productivity in occupational and social settings.,PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to April 18, 2015, and increased to 50 percent thereafter. No further increase in PTSD rating is granted.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction, Voiding Dysfunction Residual of Prostate Cancer, Scar, Status Post Radical Prostatectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2018
- Citation
- 18143817
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