The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea. A 50 percent rating for the mandibular disability is granted, with a condition that it be subject to further development due to its complexity and potential need for prosthetic replacement.
The deciding factor: Service connection for erectile dysfunction was established based on the May 2017 VA examination's conclusion that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was more likely caused by his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea. The mandibular disability is rated at 50 percent due to its severity, including the need for prosthetic replacement of the right condyle.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction, Left Shoulder Disorder, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder, Mandibular Disability (including loss of mandible, bilateral condylar fracture, comminuted symphysis)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- May 20, 2022
- Citation
- 22029994
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and any acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current mental health conditions and his military service.
- 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.
- Denied
The claims for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disorder, memory loss/memory problems, chronic fatigue, sleep difficulties/sleep disturbances, and sleep apnea have been denied. The claim for service connection for residuals of testicular denervation and varicosectomy has been granted.
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