Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2012

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,While the Veteran has been diagnosed with insomnia/sleep disorder, it is not considered a compensable disability for which service connection can be granted. The Veteran's sleep issues are associated with his PTSD and not due to any service exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, and a skin disability. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus either caused or aggravated his erectile dysfunction, and thus grants service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals of his claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and a respiratory disorder, including COPD due to withdrawal by the Veteran prior to decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran seeks service connection for prostate cancer and its associated urinary dysfunction and erectile dysfunction, claiming exposure to herbicide agents during his time at Ubon RTAFB in Thailand. The Board finds additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while stationed there.

The Board has decided the case needs further review due to conflicting medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by his hypertension.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a ruptured left eardrum, chronic acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), chronic gastrointestinal disorder (including hiatal hernia and GERD), chronic hypertension, and chronic erectile dysfunction. The effective dates for the awards of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus were also denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher evaluation for erectile dysfunction before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the cause of the Veteran's death and whether his service-connected disabilities contributed to it. The case will be returned for further action.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, bilateral cataracts, and erectile dysfunction due to herbicide exposure.,Service connection is established for Type II diabetes mellitus on a presumptive basis as the disease manifests within one year of separation from service. Bilateral cataracts are considered secondary to the Veteran's diabetes mellitus. Erectile dysfunction is considered secondary to medication used to treat PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that his claim for TDIU is warranted on a schedular basis.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed bilateral hip disability, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and provide a VA examination. The issues include erectile dysfunction, prostate disorder, and skin disorder.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy or erectile dysfunction, and therefore denied service connection for these conditions as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not related to his service or his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination assessing the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death before a decision was made by the Board.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including the provision of VA treatment records and a new examination to assess his seminoma and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU effective March 24, 2010, based on his combined schedular rating of 70 percent for service-connected disabilities.