Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2008

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, as there is no evidence of penile deformity.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the severity of the veteran's service-connected conditions.

The veteran's claim for service connection for chloracne is granted. The initial evaluations for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction are maintained at 20%.

The veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to his inability to use an electric scooter, walker, or cane as a normal mode of locomotion.

The Board has determined that the veteran's erectile dysfunction is not related to his service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. His diabetes mellitus was rated at 20 percent, his heart disability prior to September 26, 2007 was rated as noncompensable, and since then has been rated at 30 percent. Service connection for a right shoulder disorder was not granted.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction and dysthymic disorder with anxiety features do not warrant higher disability ratings, as they did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating or an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction, finding that there was no evidence of penile deformity associated with his service-connected erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that there is a continuity of symptomatology from service to the present.

The Board has granted service connection for a dental condition as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus (DM). The remaining claims are remanded for further action.

The Board found that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of hypertension, PTSD, or erectile dysfunction. The veteran's service records do not show any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions during his active duty.,Service connection for hypertension was denied as the condition did not manifest within one year post-service and there is no medical evidence linking it to service-connected diabetes mellitus Type II. Service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis, and service connection for erectile dysfunction was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.,The veteran's diabetes mellitus does not require regulation of activities as treatment prescribed by medical professionals. The evidence showed no need to avoid strenuous occupational or recreational activities.

The veteran's TDIU claim is granted as his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, preclude him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment.

The Board denied a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, finding that the veteran does not have penile deformity and his glans penis is intact. The claim was decided on the basis of service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence is in equipoise to warrant a determination of service connection. Service connection was also granted for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected diabetes.

The Board denied the veteran's claim that there was clear and unmistakable error in a 1977 rating decision, finding no such error. The Board concluded that the veteran had not presented a valid argument for CUE.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities require him to be in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that there is not sufficient evidence to support the veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine, with S1 radiculopathy and erectile dysfunction.