Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2006

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding it secondary to the veteran's service-connected scrotal scar and PTSD. The veteran is also potentially eligible for special monthly compensation due to loss of use of a creative organ.

The veteran is seeking compensation for additional disability from erectile dysfunction with penile deformity and constant infections, as well as depression, resulting from VA surgical procedures in February 2002. The case must be remanded to obtain VAMC records of the surgeries and hospitalization.

The VA determined that the veteran's erectile dysfunction was not caused by negligence or errors in judgment on the part of VA, and thus compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 are denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy, as well as his claim for an increased evaluation for PTSD. The veteran's conditions were not found to be related to his active service or service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board found no competent evidence linking the veteran's diagnosed conditions to his chemical exposure during service. The case is being remanded for further development of records from the VA medical center in Dallas, Texas.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected conditions, except for his loss of use of both hands due to Dupuytren's contractures, do not require regular aid and attendance.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection or entitlement to an increased rating under the current criteria.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is incurred in active military service and his right upper extremity weakness is related to a service-connected gunshot wound.

The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss were denied. Service connection was not granted for rhinitis, tinea pedis, or recurrent pneumonia.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the medical evidence did not show that his conditions warranted higher evaluations.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current diagnoses for the claimed conditions and therefore service connection cannot be established. The hearing loss disability does not meet VA's definition of a compensable hearing loss disability.

The veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and sexual/erectile dysfunction, finding that these conditions had their origin during the veteran's period of active military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for defective vision, MI residuals, left ear hearing loss, arthritis, CVA residuals, ED, and depression. The evidence does not support a finding of current disabilities related to these conditions that are linked to military service.

The Board found that the veteran's erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities were not related to service or a service-connected condition, thus denying his claims.

The Board found that the veteran's urinary tract infection with incontinence and erectile dysfunction are not related to service, thus denying both claims.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for VCAA compliance.

The veteran's PTSD, depression, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are all found to be service-connected.