The Board denied a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and a higher rating for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy with muscle weakness, but granted an earlier effective date for the 60 percent disability rating for thrombosis, TIA or cerebral infarction with impairment of sphincter control and voiding dysfunction, and for service connection for pharynx and/or larynx and/or swallowing conditions residuals.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction due to the absence of deformity of the penis. For left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy with muscle weakness, the 30 percent rating was appropriate given the moderate incomplete paralysis. The earlier effective date was granted based on the Veteran's February 3, 2021 claim.

Claimed conditions

Erectile Dysfunction, Left Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy with Muscle Weakness, Thrombosis, Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA) or Cerebral Infarction with Impairment of Sphincter Control and Voiding Dysfunction, Pharynx and/or Larynx and/or Swallowing Conditions Residuals

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 31, 2025

Citation

A25111411

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