The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and an increased rating for hemorrhoids. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not related to his military service, as the evidence did not support a nexus between his current condition and in-service events or episodes. For his hemorrhoids, the Board found that there were no findings of persistent bleeding or secondary anemia, which would warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The examiner provided a thorough explanation for why the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not related to service, citing non-service-related risk factors such as tobacco use and other comorbid diseases. For his hemorrhoids, there were no findings of persistent bleeding or secondary anemia, which would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction, Hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18159427
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation of his hemorrhoids, so the case is dismissed.
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