The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for female sexual arousal disorder and an increased rating greater than 10 percent for chronic left wrist sprain and carpal instability.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support a higher rating as it was determined that the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes were not met, and the Veteran is already receiving the maximum benefit for FSAD with special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ. For the left wrist condition, there was no evidence of ankylosis to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD), Chronic Left Wrist Sprain and Carpal Instability
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25049422
What this means for you
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