Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2006

The Board has granted service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus as due to herbicide exposure. The claims for hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction are pending and require further examination.

The veteran's claims for a compensable initial rating for erectile dysfunction, an effective date prior to January 12, 2001 for service connection of erectile dysfunction, and special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance during the period from May 1, 1996, to October 1, 1997 are all denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected penis deformity with loss of erectile power, finding that there was no basis to assign a compensable evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is rated at 40 percent disabling from January 2, 2003. His erectile dysfunction secondary to the diabetes mellitus is also rated as noncompensable.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition to the feet, erectile dysfunction, and COPD. The evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection or secondary service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the veteran's service in Vietnam was not established, leading to a clear and unmistakable error in granting presumptive service connection for his disabilities. The severance of these conditions is upheld.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service and have denied all of his claims.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board finds that the veteran does not require aid and attendance of another person due to his disabilities, including diabetic retinopathy which resulted in blindness in one eye. Therefore, he is denied special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance.

The Board found that the veteran did not have type II diabetes mellitus or hypertension due to service, and denied these claims. The claim for erectile dysfunction was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss. The RO assigned noncompensable initial ratings for these conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal link between his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and his current erectile dysfunction.

The Board found that the veteran's diabetes mellitus, with diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities and erectile dysfunction, does not warrant a disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions to determine if the veteran's heart disease and erectile dysfunction are related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his erectile dysfunction secondary to service-connected prostate cancer is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and notification of the VCAA requirements.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus, with associated complications including chronic renal failure and hypertension, is currently rated at 20 percent. A separate compensable rating for chronic renal failure has not been granted.

The Board found that the veteran does not have hypertension or erectile dysfunction that is related to service-connected diabetes mellitus. Service connection for these conditions was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, or a skin condition due to in-service exposure. The claim for hemorrhoids was previously denied and no new and material evidence has been received.

The Board has determined that the veteran's recurrent chest wall strain originated during his period of active military service and granted service connection for this condition. The initial evaluations for erectile dysfunction, depression, and upper and lower back disorders are also addressed.

The Board found no evidence of a disability manifested by erectile dysfunction or impotence due to service, including the circumcision performed in service.