The Veteran's low back disability, including degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis of the lumbosacral spine, is granted as service-connected.,Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity and right lower extremity are both found to be secondary to his service-connected low back disability.,Erectile dysfunction is also found to be secondary to his service-connected low back disability.,Special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ (erectile dysfunction) is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the conclusion that the Veteran's current low back condition, including degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis, is related to his service-connected disability.,Radiculopathy of both lower extremities is found to be secondary to his service-connected low back disability based on medical opinions and treatment records.,Erectile dysfunction is also found to be secondary to his service-connected low back disability based on medical opinions and treatment records.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction results in loss of use of a creative organ, qualifying for special monthly compensation.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease, Degenerative joint disease, Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, Erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2022
- Citation
- 22017865
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