The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not compensable as there is no evidence of penile deformity.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss has been granted due to current disability and conceded exposure to acoustic trauma in service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other specified trauma and stressor related disorder) has been granted based on current diagnosis, conceded stressor, and continuity of symptoms since service.,PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed PTSD.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7522 due to lack of penile deformity. Service connection for left ear hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disorder were granted based on current diagnosis, conceded stressor, and continuity of symptoms since service. PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction, Left Ear Hearing Loss, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (Other Specified Trauma and Stressor Related Disorder), PTSD
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24014309
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- Granted
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- Granted
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