The Veteran's painful ejaculation after a 2008 lumbar spine surgery is not caused by the surgery, and there is no evidence of residual damage. The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The medical opinions found that the Veteran's symptoms are more likely related to his diabetes and possible ilioinguinal nerve injury rather than the lumbar spine surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- urethral tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2019
- Citation
- 19140746
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- Denied
The Veteran's initial compensable rating for a urethral tear prior to September 9, 2016, and his rating in excess of 40 percent for the same condition since that date have been denied. Service connection for rectal bleeding/hemorrhoids has also been denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and opinion regarding whether his genitourinary symptoms are related to the February 2008 surgery at a VA medical facility.
- Denied
The Board found that the veteran's residuals of a urethral tear did not result in urinary leakage, urinary frequency, or obstructed voiding. As such, he does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Denied
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