Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2003

The Board has granted a 20% evaluation for the service-connected erectile dysfunction of the penis and found that the veteran's balanitis is secondary to his service-connected hypertension. The decision also notes that some criteria for a higher rating are met, but does not specify an effective date.

The veteran's disabilities, while disabling, do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating for nonservice-connected pension purposes due to their combined rating of 60 percent.

The VA has determined that the appellant's male erectile disorder does not warrant a compensable rating, as his current treatment with testosterone and Viagra allows him to achieve good quality erections.

The Board found that the veteran did not incur additional disability involving scarring on the right side of the throat, sexual dysfunction and/or a hernia due to VA medical treatment in October and November 1997.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding no new evidence to reopen his peptic ulcer disease claim. The nerve damage affecting extremities was not shown to be related to service or a service-connected condition. Erectile dysfunction and memory loss with hearing impairment were also not found to be service-connected.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of erectile dysfunction secondary to his service-connected erythema multiforme and an increased rating for his service-connected erythema multiforme.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied as he does not currently have such loss.

The Board has determined that the veteran's erectile dysfunction, manifested by a deformity of the penis with loss of erectile power, warrants an initial disability rating of 20 percent.

The veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for hemorrhoids, erectile dysfunction, and essential tremors of both hands have been denied. The conditions are rated as noncompensable under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board found that a monthly apportionment of $200 for each child of the veteran in the appellant's custody is warranted due to demonstrated need and financial hardship.