Ed Nexus

[Charleese]

Do you think this is a good nexus letter for ED:

In April 2009 his doctor wrote: "The clinical records from the VA clearly state that Mr. XXXX developed parotitis after visiting his brother in Virginia who had mumps."

"A short time thereafter, the clinical records document left orchitis and the patient developed left testicular atrophy, a well known potential complication of mumps. Mr. XXXX later developed impotence at a relativey young age. It is my medical opinion that the testicular atrophy caused by the mumps contributed to a premature testosterone deficiency and immpotence."

Vet wears a patch (Androderm) for low testosterone and takes Vardenafil.

Is this good enough to get ED service connected.

[bakerkd]

Thanks for the info, 'bakerkd'. So you are suggesting that 'Charleese' disputes the "The clinical records from the VA clearly stating that Mr. XXXX developed parotitis after visiting his brother in Virginia who had mumps." and connect the dots with additional evidence that proves the condition is service related?

"He was on leave from the service when he developed parotitis. Shortly thereafter at USAF Hospital, Chanute AFB, the clinical records document left orchitis and the patient developed left testicular atrophy, a well known potential complication of mumps. Mr. XXXX later developed impotence at a relativey young age"

Sounds to me like the Vet was on leave and contracted an illness that has left him with a disability. Being on leave is still "on-duty" and was not the result of misconduct. He was treated by a USAF Med Center which noted that his illness had complications. He needs to connect the dots. There is a link, it just needs to be spelled out by his MD.

[Commander Bob]

"He was on leave from the service when he developed parotitis. Shortly thereafter at USAF Hospital, Chanute AFB, the clinical records document left orchitis and the patient developed left testicular atrophy, a well known potential complication of mumps. Mr. XXXX later developed impotence at a relativey young age"

Sounds to me like the Vet was on leave and contracted an illness that has left him with a disability. Being on leave is still "on-duty" and was not the result of misconduct. He was treated by a USAF Med Center which noted that his illness had complications. He needs to connect the dots. There is a link, it just needs to be spelled out by his MD.

Well put, 'bakerkd'.