Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings were denied. The Board found that the left thigh graft donor site scar, erectile dysfunction, and PTSD (previously diagnosed as panic disorder) did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals concerning all issues related to service connection and TDIU prior to October 22, 2010.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to November 17, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for further development, including adjudicating claims for secondary service connection and special monthly compensation. The raised issues are related to urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for a more complete examination of his service-connected disabilities and their impact on employment.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his service-connected diabetes mellitus was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent, as the disability required insulin and regulation of activities but no additional complications or symptoms warranting a higher rating were present.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and conducting medical opinions regarding his diabetes, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Board video-conference hearing. The claims of service connection for a psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction will be further evaluated.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and has been granted a 30 percent disability rating.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, finding that the conditions did not have their onset in active duty service or are otherwise related to active duty service, including as due to service-connected Diabetes Mellitus Type II.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records review. The issue will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of multiple fragment wounds to the abdomen was granted, and a 30 percent disability rating was assigned effective April 9, 2007. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied. An earlier effective date prior to April 9, 2007, for the award of a 30 percent rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to changes in his disability picture and the need for additional examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection due to prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ. The evidence did not support an earlier effective date than January 7, 2009.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and finds in favor of granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's left testalgia has been manifested by pain and swelling that necessitated long-term drug therapy. However, other issues such as erectile dysfunction, poor renal function, recurrent symptomatic infection requiring drainage, frequent hospitalization (greater than two times per year), and/or continuous intensive management have not been demonstrated or found to be related to his service-connected testalgia.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service and have denied all claims for service connection.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, requires insulin and a restricted diet but does not require regulation of activities or hospitalizations. The Board found the evidence did not support a higher rating than 20 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for arthritis, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss disability. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and his military service.