Service connection is granted for atrophy of the left testis. The Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service vasectomy and subsequent surgeries.,Service connection is denied for voiding dysfunction, as it is not shown to be related to service or any presumptive period. The Veteran's symptoms have been present since decades after separation from service.,Service connection is denied for anorgasmia. The Veteran's condition did not manifest in service and there is no established continuity of symptomatology.
The deciding factor: The atrophy of the left testis was related to the in-service vasectomy, which caused a suture granuloma that required further surgery.,Voiding dysfunction was not shown to be related to service or any presumptive period. The Veteran's symptoms have been present since decades after separation from service.,Anorgasmia did not manifest in service and there is no established continuity of symptomatology.
- Claimed conditions
- atrophy of the left testis, voiding dysfunction (urgency), anorgasmia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2023
- Citation
- 23008984
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) and anorgasmia have been granted SMC for loss of use of a creative organ.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's genitourinary disorders, including voiding dysfunction and other conditions like atrophy of the testis. Additional records are needed, particularly from VA and private sources.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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