Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2004

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is being remanded due to uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of his current treatment and the presence or absence of erectile dysfunction.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to completion of its appellate review of the claims for initial disability ratings for various service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a cervical spine/neck disability with headaches. The claims for liver disorder, hip disorder, and erectile dysfunction secondary to multiple service-connected disabilities have been denied as there is no evidence of these conditions or a causal link to military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sterility/erectile dysfunction and a skin disorder due to exposure to Agent Orange in service. The appeal is dismissed as these issues are not properly before the Board.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, secondary to diabetes mellitus was denied. Further development is needed before the Board can make a decision on this issue.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the veteran with VCAA notification.

The veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction have been granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. However, the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, has been denied.

The veteran's claims for knee disorders, ankle disorder, heart disorder, and erectile dysfunction were granted based on direct service connection. Seasonal allergic rhinitis was not found to meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for hydronephrosis and an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, finding that there was no evidence of significant impairment or symptoms warranting higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for additional medical evidence and a more current VA examination.

The RO has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction but denied claims for carpal tunnel syndrome and hypertension as secondary to diabetes. The case is being remanded due to VCAA compliance issues.

The Board has determined that the veteran's erectile dysfunction is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected schizophrenia, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service medical records and the need for additional examinations. The veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension (claimed as secondary to PTSD), and sleep apnea (claimed as secondary to PTSD). The ratings assigned are noncompensable.

The veteran's initial rating for type II diabetes mellitus was denied, but a higher rating of 40 percent effective February 13, 2004, was granted.,The veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction secondary to his diabetes mellitus was denied.

The Board has ordered additional development for the veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder disability, erectile dysfunction, and headache disorder due to incomplete information.

The veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II with erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to errors in the claims file and the need for additional medical examinations.

The veteran is seeking benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for erectile dysfunction as a consequence of surgical treatment at a VA medical facility on July 2, 1996. The case has been remanded due to additional evidence not considered by the RO.

The veteran's claim for unreimbursed medical expenses prior to November 1, 1999 was denied as these expenses were not considered in the annualization period. The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete evidence and need for additional VA medical examinations.