Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2010

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination. The AOJ will obtain any outstanding VA treatment records, notify the Veteran of his duty to submit relevant evidence, and schedule him for a VA examination if necessary.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has resulted in loss of use of a creative organ, warranting special monthly compensation.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction were not incurred or aggravated by service. The evidence did not establish a connection to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is related to his military service and granted service connection for this condition. The Board also found that diabetes mellitus, which was presumed due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam, may be secondary to CAD, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, and retinopathy.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II has been rated based on the need for insulin treatment and dietary restrictions.,The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent prior to April 14, 2008, and 30 percent from April 14, 2008.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity has been rated based on mild symptoms such as diminished sensation and reflexes.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity has been rated based on moderate symptoms such as pain and numbness prior to April 14, 2008, and moderately severe symptoms interfering with his ability to walk from that date forward.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity has been rated based on moderate symptoms such as pain and numbness prior to April 14, 2008, and moderately severe symptoms interfering with his ability to walk from that date forward.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity has been rated based on moderate symptoms such as pain and numbness prior to April 14, 2008, and moderately severe symptoms interfering with his ability to walk from that date forward.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is currently rated at a non-compensable level (null rating).,The Veteran's diabetic retinopathy has been rated based on visual acuity levels prior to April 14, 2008, and the severity of his vision impairment from that date forward.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD, is found to be due to service. Additionally, erectile dysfunction is found to be proximately due to his service-connected genitourinary disability. The Veteran's genitourinary disability has been rated at 30 percent since March 23, 2005.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic erectile dysfunction to include ejaculation difficulty is denied. The Board also found that the Veteran's post-operative bilateral spermatocele residuals with spermatocelectomy residuals, bilateral testalgia, and sensory disturbance warrant a 10 percent disability evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction are not related to his service or any aspect thereof, but have been caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected lumbar spine disorder was granted, with a disability evaluation of 40 percent effective July 8, 2009. The decision also noted separate evaluations for urinary and rectal sphincter control dysfunction.

The Veteran's claim for a powered mobility device, such as a powered wheelchair or scooter, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an examination.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is presumed due to his service in Vietnam. Service connection for a right knee disorder and an irregular heartbeat are denied, but the Veteran has been granted service connection for prostate cancer with a noncompensable evaluation, erectile dysfunction with a noncompensable evaluation, and hemorrhoids with a noncompensable evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Board has restored service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ, as these determinations were improperly severed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records from the Social Security Administration.

Service connection for gout is granted.,The claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction to include as secondary to multiple service-connected disabilities has been reopened and granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including an examination to assess his employability and consideration of whether he meets the criteria for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have erectile dysfunction or disability manifested by fibromyalgia-like symptoms that are attributable to his active military service or to service-connected disability. Therefore, the claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current erectile dysfunction was caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The decision is in favor of granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran seeks service connection for erectile dysfunction, which he claims is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to inadequate VA examination and incomplete VCAA notice.