Partly granted
The Board denied an earlier effective date for post-surgical scars and denied increased ratings for acquired psychiatric disorder prior to July 21, 2023. However, the Board granted a later effective date for erectile dysfunction and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the dates of receipt of claims and the evidence showing the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings prior to certain dates.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-surgical scars, Erectile dysfunction, Allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25099206
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