The Veteran's migraines are not rated higher than noncompensable, as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is also not rated higher than noncompensable, as it does not result in penile deformity or loss of erectile power.,SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ remains at the 'k' rate and cannot be increased.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's migraines have occurred with less frequent attacks during the appeal period, corresponding to the criteria for a noncompensable rating under Diagnostic Code 8100.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction did not result in penile deformity or loss of erectile power, and thus does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7522.,SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is fixed by statute at the 'k' rate and cannot be increased.
- Claimed conditions
- Migraines, Erectile Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2026
- Citation
- A26004524
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