The Board denied service connection for radicular symptoms of the upper extremities, hypertension (claimed as blood clot condition and varicocele), and erectile dysfunction due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.,A disability rating in excess of 20 percent was also denied for right lower extremity neuropathy and left lower extremity neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's upper extremity radicular symptoms, hypertension (claimed as blood clot condition and varicocele), or erectile dysfunction were related to service or service-connected disabilities.,The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's right lower extremity neuropathy and left lower extremity neuropathy do not warrant ratings in excess of 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Radicular symptoms of the upper extremities, Hypertension, claimed as blood clot condition and varicocele, Erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 1, 2023
- Citation
- 23042270
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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