The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The earlier effective date for increased evaluation of right shoulder disability is denied as there was no increase in severity within one year prior to the June 12, 2018 claim.,The earlier effective date for grant of service connection for lichen planus chronicus is denied as there was no formal or informal claim prior to June 12, 2018. The TDIU claim is remanded.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence showing an increase in the severity of the Veteran's right shoulder disability within one year prior to his June 12, 2018 claim.
- Claimed conditions
- erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, lichen planus chronicus, right shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 26, 2021
- Citation
- 21065503
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