The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7522.,The Veteran's left little finger disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5230.,The Veteran's right hand disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s blood pressure readings did not consistently meet the criteria for a higher rating based on diastolic or systolic blood pressure levels.,There were no nasal polyps present in the Veteran's allergic rhinitis, and his symptoms are controlled with medication. The VA examinations noted greater than 50 percent obstruction of both nasal passages but no polyps.,The Veteran does not have deformity of the penis as part of his erectile dysfunction, which is a requirement for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7522.,There was no ankylosis or findings indicative of unfavorable ankylosis in the Veteran's left little finger. The VA examination noted pain and reduced range of motion but not enough to warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran’s right hand disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5229 due to the presence of more than one inch gap between the fingertip and the proximal transverse crease of the palm, with extension limited by less than 30 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, allergic rhinitis, erectile dysfunction, left little finger disability, right hand disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20029578
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