The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids has been denied due to lack of evidence showing more than mild or moderate symptoms.,Service connection for right shoulder disability and bilateral foot disability have both been denied as there is no credible evidence linking the disabilities to service.,Erectile dysfunction on a secondary basis to PTSD was also denied, with no medical link found between the two conditions.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim has not met the criteria for secondary service connection.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s hemorrhoids were rated as mild or moderate and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7336. The VA examiner found no evidence of large or thrombotic hemorrhoids, excessive redundant tissue, or persistent bleeding.,There is no credible evidence linking the right shoulder disability to service. Post-service medical records do not show any complaints, treatment, or clinical diagnosis for a right shoulder until many years after discharge from service.,The Veteran's bilateral foot disability was not shown in service and there is no credible evidence of ongoing treatment or residuals related to his calluses on feet post-service. The VA examiner found no current residual issues with the bilateral foot disability.,There is no medical link between the Veteran’s erectile dysfunction and his service-connected PTSD. The Board concluded that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not secondary to his PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Hemorrhoids, Right Shoulder Disability, Bilateral Foot Disability, Erectile Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 31, 2022
- Citation
- 22049532
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- 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 claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities are remanded. The claim for sleep disorder (claimed as sleep apnea) remains denied.
- 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 Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, finding insufficient evidence to establish an in-service event or injury related to his shoulders. The Veteran's current shoulder conditions are not linked to his military service.
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