The Board denied service connection for low testosterone as there is no current diagnosis and the evidence does not support a link to in-service events or conditions.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's low testosterone resolved after discharge, and was not related to his in-service vasectomy.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Testosterone
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2023
- Citation
- 23001026
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for infertility, erectile dysfunction, and low testosterone. The decision is based on the current diagnoses and the presence of multiple gonococcal urinary tract infections in service that are etiologically related to these conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for his service-connected erectile dysfunction and low testosterone is denied as there is no evidence of penile deformity.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claim for a thorough examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's low testosterone condition, including whether it is related to his service-connected TBI.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these issues.,Service connection claims for high lead in bone marrow, sleep apnea, and low testosterone were denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to service.
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