Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2009

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 2, 2006 for service connection for prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction is denied. The effective date of the grant of service connection was fixed at June 2, 2006 as it is the date the Veteran's claim was received.

The Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction are being reviewed to determine if they are related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. Additional VA examination is needed for this purpose.

The Veteran's death is being reviewed for possible service connection, and the DIC claim is inextricably intertwined with this issue. The Board requires a VA medical opinion to determine if any of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his death.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction, neuropathy of the lower extremities, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and lumbosacral spine disability. The appellant is not entitled to these claims as his conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board found that the evidence showed overall improvement in the Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, warranting a reduction from a 60 percent rating to a 20 percent rating. The current evaluation of 20 percent is maintained as there is no medical evidence showing that the Veteran's disability requires regulation of activities.

The Veteran does not have PTSD that is related to his military service.,The Veteran does not have vision loss due to an eye disability caused by diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran does not have peripheral neuropathy that is proximately due to or the result of service-connected diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran does not have erectile dysfunction that is proximately due to or the result of service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for ED, bladder and kidney disability (claimed as nocturia and urinary frequency), and GERD. The Board found that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated in service and are not proximately due to, or the result of, his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and onychomycosis of the great toenails are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are related to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for a higher level of SMC above K for loss of use of a creative organ was denied as the law does not allow for a higher rate based on this condition.

The Board has granted effective dates of August 6, 2001 for the awards of service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, vertigo, adenocarcinoma of the prostate, and erectile dysfunction. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed erectile dysfunction condition and denied his claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to type II diabetes mellitus. The Board also noted that there is no medical evidence establishing a link between the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy and his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction and loss of bladder control, finding that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active duty. The VA examiner's opinion supported this conclusion.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder and for special monthly compensation due to loss of use of a creative organ, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to military service or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board finds that the VA facilities are geographically accessible and capable of providing the required care, thus denying the Veteran's claim for fee basis medical care.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction, as secondary to medications taken to treat service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, right hip strain with residuals, patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, and patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee were denied. The claim for SMC based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound was withdrawn by the Veteran. The claims for vocational rehabilitation benefits, specially adapted housing, and TDIU due to service-connected disability were also withdrawn.

The Board found no evidence of erectile dysfunction, hypertension, diverticulitis, diverticulosis, or irritable bowel condition being incurred during active military service. The Veteran's current conditions were not determined to be caused by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for loss of use of a creative organ as a result of VA prescribed medication was denied because there is no competent medical evidence showing that the proximate cause of his erectile dysfunction was due to VA treatment.