The Veteran's service-connected bilateral perforated tympanic membranes are currently rated at the maximum schedular evaluation.,The Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction is not manifested by deformity of the penis, thus no compensable rating can be granted.,VA has restored the 10 percent rating for vasovagal syncope effective September 25, 2015.,VA has restored the 10 percent rating for residuals, right hip musculoskeletal strain effective November 25, 2015.,VA has restored the 10 percent rating for residuals, post-operative left hip effective November 25, 2015.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral perforated tympanic membranes are currently rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 6211.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there is no evidence of deformity of the penis.,VA restored the 10 percent rating based on a sustained improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.,VA restored the 10 percent rating based on a sustained improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.,VA restored the 10 percent rating based on a sustained improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral perforated tympanic membranes, erectile dysfunction (ED), vasovagal syncope, residuals, right hip musculoskeletal strain, residuals, post-operative left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- March 28, 2024
- Citation
- 24013296
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for asthma, hypertension with residuals including stroke, DM II, bilateral amputation of all toes, and diabetic neuropathy to obtain VA medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Board also remanded the claim for ED as it is inextricably intertwined with the DM II claim.
- Granted
The Board has granted effective dates of May 14, 2021 for service connection of residuals of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as the November 17, 2025, request for an extension of time to file an appeal from a rating decision issued on May 31, 2024, that denied service connection for DMII, ED, fibromyalgia, IBS, and PTSD was not timely filed.
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