The Board denied a compensable disability rating for epididymitis and status post hemorrhoidectomy, granted a separate noncompensable rating for erectile dysfunction associated with epididymitis, and granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- epididymitis, status post hemorrhoidectomy, erectile dysfunction associated with epididymitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25023728
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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