The Veteran's herpes simplex virus is granted a 30 percent evaluation, effective January 22, 2019. The Veteran's Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD) remains noncompensable. SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran required antiviral medication for her herpes simplex virus outbreaks lasting more than 6 weeks over a year, warranting a 30 percent evaluation. Her FSAD did not meet criteria for compensation under any rating schedule. SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ was granted as she is already in receipt of such benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- Herpes Simplex Virus, Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24038744
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