The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for the linear scar of the right hand and painful scar of the right hand have been dismissed. The Veteran has also received a grant of an initial 20% rating for his erectile dysfunction.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his lumbar spine strain and degenerative disc disease, as well as claims for initial compensable ratings for Dupuytren's Contracture in the left hand and right hand, have been remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the linear scar of the right hand and painful scar of the right hand. The Board granted an initial 20% rating for erectile dysfunction based on the presence of penile deformity.
- Claimed conditions
- Linear Scar of Right Hand Post Dupuytren's Contracture, Painful Scar of Right Hand Associated with Dupuytren's Contracture Right-Hand Little Finger with Osteoarthritis, Erectile Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 20, 2024
- Citation
- 24008322
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- Granted
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