Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2007

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, an enlarged heart, erectile dysfunction, PTSD, and sleep apnea as there was no evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's active service or any incident thereof.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection and special monthly compensation for erectile dysfunction was denied as the claim was received more than one year after his discharge from service.

The veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for PTSD, service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to a service-connected disorder, and service connection for a respiratory disorder were denied. The claim to reopen the issue of service connection for a back disorder was also denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bronchitis was denied. The claims for increased ratings of major depressive disorder, GERD, and bilateral hearing loss were granted. Service connection for contact dermatitis is not addressed in the decision.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for erectile dysfunction and right knee arthritis were denied. The decision did not address service connection issues.

The veteran's claim for increased evaluation of tinnitus was denied as there is no legal basis to assign a schedular evaluation in excess of the maximum rating authorized.,Evidence submitted since the April 2002 denial did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims for Hepatitis C and Hypertension, but did raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim for PTSD.,The veteran's claim for service connection for Arthritis of the right knee was denied as evidence submitted since the April 2002 denial does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.,Evidence submitted since the December 2002 Board decision related to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim and raised a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim for PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD, Erectile Dysfunction, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea, or a Skin Disease due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions as being related to service.

The veteran's spouse is seeking accrued benefits based on claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and COPD. The claims were denied due to lack of a nexus between these disorders and the veteran's service or service-connected disabilities. A remand is necessary to obtain additional VA treatment records relevant to the veteran's claims.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including low back strain with radiculopathy and depressive disorder, are found to be sufficient by themselves to preclude him from obtaining or maintaining any form of substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational background. Therefore, the claim for a TDIU is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's erectile dysfunction, which is secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7522 due to lack of deformity. As such, he remains rated at zero percent.

The veteran's service connection for residuals of prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and special monthly compensation based on the loss of use of a creative organ was previously granted. The appeal to sever this service connection is denied.

The veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder has caused erectile dysfunction, but the condition allows for sufficient penetration and ejaculation. The Board finds that this does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board found that the veteran's erectile dysfunction was incurred in service and granted his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current erectile dysfunction, urinary problems, and constipation are related to his service-connected degenerative joint disease of the thoracic spine.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding no competent medical evidence linking the condition to his military service or presumed herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and bladder disorder as secondary to the arachnoiditis of the lumbar spine.

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

The veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses at Jane Phillips Medical Center on December 28, 2003 is denied as the treatment was not rendered in a medical emergency and did not meet other criteria for reimbursement under VA regulations.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, CAD, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the veteran's service-connected Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary in the current appeal and has therefore REMANDED the case to the RO for further action.