The veteran's claim for service connection for testosterone deficiency was granted. The veteran was assigned a 30% disability rating for cervical spine degenerative disc disease, but the request for an earlier effective date and higher ratings for other conditions were denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported the claim for testosterone deficiency due to a head injury during service, but did not meet the criteria for higher ratings or earlier effective dates for other conditions.

Claimed conditions

testosterone deficiency, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder, anxious distress with traumatic brain injury, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

January 7, 2025

Citation

A25001511

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