The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is rated as noncompensable, but he is already in receipt of special monthly compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ. The Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating.,The Veteran's urinary incontinence has been rated at 40 percent since October 26, 2004 and the Board affirms this rating as it meets the criteria for a 60 percent disability rating based on the frequency of changes in absorbent materials required due to leakage.,The Veteran's fecal incontinence is rated at 30 percent. The Board finds that his condition warrants a higher 60 percent rating given the extent and frequency of involuntary bowel movements.
The deciding factor: The criteria for a compensable rating under DC 7522 are not met as there is no evidence of penile deformity, which would be required to warrant such a rating. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is already compensated through SMC.,The Veteran meets the criteria for a 60 percent disability rating based on his urinary incontinence requiring absorbent materials changed more than 4 times per day.,The Veteran’s fecal incontinence, while not meeting the criteria for a maximum 100 percent rating due to lack of complete sphincter control, meets the criteria for a 60 percent disability rating based on extensive leakage and frequent involuntary bowel movements.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction, Urinary Incontinence, Fecal Incontinence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19156625
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 19156625.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for a VA examination.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Bilateral Lower Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (Sciatic Nerve), Erectile Dysfunction, and Bladder Cancer in remission. Effective dates have been set for these awards as of July 14, 2004. The Veteran's claim for higher initial disability ratings and earlier effective dates are being remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to have had its onset during service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.