Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, cervical spine disorder, sleep disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, and residuals of steroid use. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and secondary disabilities, finding that his diabetes was not related to herbicide exposure but rather due to prednisone treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. The secondary disability claims were also denied as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to the primary condition of diabetes.

The veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Board has determined that the veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7522, and therefore denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing and further development.

The veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his ability to perform most activities of daily living without actual assistance from others.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than October 30, 2000, for assignment of a total disability based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for higher initial evaluation of diabetes mellitus, service connection for peripheral vascular disease as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, and service connection for hypertension. The claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was also denied.

The veteran seeks service connection for lymph node disorder and benign prostatic hyperplasia with erectile dysfunction, both claimed as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange. The case is remanded due to the need for additional records from the Boise VA Medical Center.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus II warrants a 40 percent disability rating for the period between November 20, 2001 and January 8, 2002. The veteran is not entitled to an increased rating for his diabetes mellitus prior to that date or on or after January 9, 2002.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy. The veteran's erectile dysfunction is due to or the result of his service-connected conditions.

The veteran's conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, mild restrictive lung disease, erectile dysfunction, left shoulder dislocation, sinusitis, left ankle instability, and right ankle instability, are all found to be service-connected. The initial disability ratings for subacromial impingement of the left shoulder, urticaria, and sinusitis have been granted at noncompensable levels.

The veteran's erectile dysfunction, as a residual of in-service radiation treatment to the sacrum for histiocytosis, is rated at 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 7522. He is already receiving special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ due to this condition.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities combine to preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.

The veteran's right ankle disorder remains at a 20 percent evaluation. Claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy are denied as secondary to diabetes mellitus. Service connection is also denied for a low back disorder and bilateral hearing loss.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy, both secondary to diabetes mellitus, is denied. The veteran's right ankle disorder remains at 20 percent evaluation. Service connection for a low back disorder and skin cancer are denied as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.

The veteran's claims of entitlement to increased disability evaluation for prostatitis, service connection for depression and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to procedural deficiencies in the VCAA notification.

The Board denied service connection for aches and pain, gingivitis, and erectile dysfunction, all claimed as due to undiagnosed illnesses. The veteran's conditions are not considered service-connected.