The Veteran's initial, compensable disability rating for the cyst is denied. Service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to the cyst of the left testicle is granted. An initial disability rating of 10 percent for ingrown toenails is granted. The Veteran's increased disability rating of 60 percent for eczema from February 5, 2013 is granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a compensable disability rating for the cyst due to lack of treatment and no infections or hospitalizations. Service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to the cyst is granted based on the VA examiner's opinion. The Veteran's ingrown toenails are rated at 10 percent as they require intermittent systemic therapy with corticosteroids.
- Claimed conditions
- epididymal cyst of the left testicle, dyshidrotic eczema of the bilateral hands (eczema), ingrown toenails
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 8, 2018
- Citation
- 18148685
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues was dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing their appeal for sexual intercourse problems/erectile dysfunction during a hearing before the Board. The other claims were not decided as they lacked current diagnoses.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's tinnitus had onset during active duty service and is granted. The claims for TBI, migraines as secondary to TBI, an eye disability as secondary to TBI, anosmia as secondary to TBI, loss of sense of taste as secondary to TBI, athlete's foot, ingrown toenails, foot pain, joint pain, low back disability, and acne are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded two claims: one related to a temporary total evaluation for ingrown toenails and another for an initial compensable rating for night blindness. The Veteran's right is to have these issues reviewed again due to incomplete VA treatment records and scheduling issues with the necessary examinations.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding that the evidence did not support a higher or compensable rating for any of the conditions on appeal.
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