Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2011

The Veteran's trace cataracts are currently rated as noncompensable, with vision corrected to 20/40 in both eyes.,The Veteran's peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity is currently rated as noncompensable due to lack of claudication symptoms. He has no residual issues from his condition.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is currently rated as noncompensable, with a loss of erectile power but without deformity.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his SFW residuals of the right calf and bilateral hearing loss did not warrant a higher rating, and he failed to establish service connection for hypertension or erectile dysfunction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and hypertension are not service-connected as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. The evidence does not establish a direct relationship between these conditions and military service.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection were denied as there was no indication of an informal claim prior to the assigned effective dates.,An initial compensable rating for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for memory loss, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction is denied as there is no competent evidence showing a current disability.,The criteria for an effective date prior to July 6, 2005, for the grant of TDIU are not met.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction was withdrawn.,New and material evidence has been submitted, reopening the Veteran's claims of service connection for a psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depressive disorder) and hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for bruxism and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability. Service connection for insomnia is denied as separate from service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and renal insufficiency. The RO has not obtained all of the Veteran's private medical records from Dr. Clemis Jackson or his Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits records. These records are necessary to make a full determination on the claims.

The Veteran is seeking compensation for erectile dysfunction resulting from radiation treatment at a VA facility in 1999. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the disability was caused by VA care or treatment and whether there were any instances of negligence.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating as his condition is managed by an oral hypoglycemic agent and restricted diet without requiring regulation of activities or use of insulin.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction are not related to his service or service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examination. The appeal will be returned to the RO/AMC for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate disability, neurogenic bladder, and erectile dysfunction are not related to his active service. The preponderance of evidence is against these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran had continuous symptoms of erectile dysfunction beginning during or shortly after service, and this condition is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents.,The Veteran began experiencing weakness in the ankles and legs during or shortly after service, and this condition is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents.,The Veteran had edema of the legs that is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents.,Service connection for a lung disorder was denied in 1948 but new evidence received prior to the Veteran's death raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.,The Veteran began experiencing symptoms of BPH during service and this condition is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents.,The Veteran had depression with related stress and anxiety, which is presumed to be related to service, including combat experiences.,The Veteran had chronic dry skin on the hands that is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents or service-connected chronic renal failure.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not incurred or aggravated by military service and is not secondary to a service-connected disability. The criteria for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ have also not been met.

The Board has granted service connection for COPD, GERD, sinusitis, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's claim for headaches was also granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is proximately due to his service-connected genitourinary disability, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus disability is currently rated at 40 percent, which more nearly approximates the criteria for a rating of 40 percent based on symptoms requiring insulin and regulation of activities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, type II and eczema (claimed as rash/itching), are denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active service or herbicide exposure.