The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus has been assigned the maximum schedular evaluation (10%) and is not entitled to a higher rating.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it only involves loss of erectile power without penile deformity.,Prior to August 12, 2020, the Veteran's GERD was manifested by nausea but did not present with symptoms warranting a higher evaluation (e.g., epigastric distress).,Since August 12, 2020, the Veteran's GERD has been manifested by specific symptoms that do not meet the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus is rated under Diagnostic Code 6260 and currently assigned the maximum schedular evaluation (10%). The disability does not present with exceptional or unusual circumstances that would warrant extraschedular consideration.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction only involves loss of erectile power without penile deformity, which does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7522.,Prior to August 12, 2020, the Veteran's GERD was manifested by nausea but did not present with symptoms warranting a higher evaluation (e.g., epigastric distress).,Since August 12, 2020, the Veteran's GERD has been manifested by specific symptoms that do not meet the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Tinnitus, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2024
- Citation
- A24078560
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