The Veteran's right hand injury is rated at 70 percent, the maximum schedular rating.,The Veteran's residuals of adenocarcinoma of the prostate are rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction (ED) is rated at 0 percent, as it is already at its maximum schedular rating.,The Veteran's right-hand scars from bayonet wound injury are rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's right-hand scars from bayonet wound injury are rated at 10 percent.

The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding of severe incomplete paralysis of the major extremity, which is best contemplated by a 70 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 8513.,The Veteran's condition is most consistent with the criteria for a 40 percent disability rating based on voiding dysfunction.,No other diagnostic code is more applicable and no higher schedular rating exists under Diagnostic Code 7522.,None of the scars are manifest by an area or areas of 144 square inches (929 sq. cm.) or greater, nor do they meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent under Diagnostic Codes 7802 and 7804.,None of the scars are manifest by three or four scars that are unstable or painful, nor do they meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent under Diagnostic Codes 7802 and 7804.

Claimed conditions

right hand injury, residuals of adenocarcinoma of the prostate, erectile dysfunction (ED), right-hand scars from bayonet wound injury

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

May 29, 2024

Citation

A24027792

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