The Veteran's ED is rated at the maximum schedular rating, and a higher rating is not assignable.,VA has granted TDIU based on the combined effects of his service-connected prostate cancer residuals and right knee condition.,Service connection for GERD was granted in an August 2023 rating decision.,The appeal for service connection for GERD has been dismissed as the claim is moot due to the grant of service connection.,Spousal aid and attendance benefits are denied because the Veteran's spouse does not meet the criteria for need of regular aid and assistance.
The deciding factor: The noncompensable disability rating for ED is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 7522, and no higher rating can be assigned based on lack of entitlement under the law.,VA granted TDIU because the Veteran's service-connected disabilities (prostate cancer residuals and right knee condition) render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.,Service connection for GERD was granted in an August 2023 rating decision, making the appeal moot.,The claim for spousal aid and attendance benefits is denied because the Veteran's spouse does not meet the criteria for need of regular aid and assistance due to any diagnosed condition.,Left knee disability remains a pending issue as additional development is needed to determine if it is secondary to service-connected right knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- ED, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Left knee disability
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 26, 2024
- Citation
- 24018066
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