Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2001

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction, finding that his condition did not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating.

The veteran's arthritis of the hands and right elbow is service-connected, as are his complaints of pain and numbness above the knees. The Board finds that ED (impotence) is secondary to his service-connected conditions.

The Board finds that the veteran's current disability does not warrant a rating higher than the currently assigned 20 percent for limitation of motion of lumbar spine with history of herniated disc syndrome.

The veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 40 percent, and he seeks a higher rating. The Board finds that the current disability picture does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 40 percent.

The veteran's sarcoidosis was granted a 60% disability rating as of June 8, 1998. The RO denied service connection for hypertension on secondary basis and the February 1992 decision denying lung condition was not found to be clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension benefits based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or being housebound.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection and special monthly compensation due to lack of evidence showing entitlement prior to November 7, 1996.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to perform daily functions of self-care and protect himself from hazards, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for postoperative residuals of prostate cancer is denied as there are no current active or symptomatic residuals, including voiding dysfunction and erectile dysfunction.

The veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability is rated at 30 percent, and his impotency is considered secondary to the service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has determined that a compensable evaluation for low testosterone and erectile dysfunction without penis deformity is not warranted.

The RO granted a 40 percent rating for prostate cancer and a noncompensable rating for erectile dysfunction, effective October 15, 1998. The veteran's claim for higher ratings remains pending.

The veteran's erectile dysfunction, status postoperative penile prosthesis is not rated compensable. However, he is granted special monthly compensation due to loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has determined that the veteran's loss of erectile power, secondary to prostate cancer, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable VA disability evaluation guidelines.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals of prostate cancer and a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction. Service connection was granted for hypertension with end-organ damage and segmental glomerulosclerosis secondary to hypertension, but the veteran is not entitled to additional compensation due to his existing service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.