The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not characterized by a penile deformity, resulting in no higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.,His depressive disorder has been rated as 30 percent disabling throughout the appeal period and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to its symptoms being less severe than those required for a 50 percent or higher rating.,The reduction of the prostate cancer evaluation from 100% to 40% effective October 1, 2016 was proper as there is evidence showing remission of the condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's erectile dysfunction did not involve a penile deformity, which would have warranted a higher rating.,His depressive disorder symptoms were less severe than those required for a 50% or higher rating, resulting in no higher disability rating being granted.,There was evidence of remission of the prostate cancer condition, supporting the reduction from 100% to 40%.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction, Depressive Disorder, Prostate Cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2022
- Citation
- 22002280
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed as the claim was granted and effective from February 22, 2023.
- 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 Veteran's psychiatric disorder, specifically depressive disorder, is rated at 70 percent effective from August 3, 2021. The claim for a higher rating remains denied.
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