Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2007

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetic retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The evidence does not support a finding of current diagnoses or causation.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy and vascular problems and erectile dysfunction, all secondary to herbicide exposure. The veteran was not granted any of his claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, gum disease, and PTSD. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's service-connected residuals of prostatectomy are manifested by urinary frequency and urinary incontinence, warranting a 40 percent rating.

The Board found that the veteran's disabilities, while disabling, do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes due to his unemployability caused by substance abuse.

The veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction and a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) due to loss of use of a creative organ were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, as there was no penile deformity present. Additionally, the veteran's SMC award at the 'k' rate was upheld since he does not meet criteria for an additional award or higher award.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus and related issues are being remanded for further development, including verification of herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that the veteran's reported symptoms started during his period of active duty. The other claims were denied.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service and is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction does not warrant a higher initial disability evaluation, as it only requires insulin and restricted diet without requiring regulation of activities.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, with a rating of 10%.,Both conditions are found to be related to the veteran's service-connected atrial fibrillation.

The veteran experienced total impotence as a result of VA treatment performed on July 2, 1996. The Board found that the additional disability was caused by VA treatment and granted compensation under Section 1151 for erectile dysfunction in the form of total impotence.

The veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is not shown to have caused or aggravated his claimed erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity. The Board finds that these conditions are not related to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected hypertensive arteriosclerotic heart disease and a temporary total evaluation following prostate surgery is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the veteran's service-connected lumbar strain with degenerative disc disease.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and chronic conjunctivitis, finding that there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The veteran's erectile dysfunction and penile deformity have not been shown to be service-connected, as the evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection. The Board has determined that there is no compensable evaluation for his disability.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for any of the claimed disabilities, including those related to herbicide exposure.

The veteran's claim for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the extremities from July 16, 2002 is denied. The RO must schedule VA examinations to evaluate these conditions.

The veteran's claims for service connection have been granted. Service connection is established for an acquired nervous disorder, heart condition, Type II adult onset diabetes mellitus, and a skin disorder due to Agent Orange exposure. Claims for pancreatitis, low back pain, knee pains, and erectile dysfunction were denied.