Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability evaluation for residuals of prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction prior to March 1, 2010 was granted. Effective March 1, 2010, the Veteran is assigned a 40 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) addressing the issue of entitlement to an effective date earlier than September 21, 2009, for the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1114(s).

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected coronary artery disease, hypertension, hernia, and psychiatric disability. The claim for a right knee disability is denied as not related to the service-connected left knee disability. Service connection for a separated rib cage was withdrawn by the Veteran prior to decision.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an updated opinion regarding the Veteran's employability due to his service-connected disabilities, specifically PTSD, plantar calluses, hemorrhoids, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, and thus denied the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his claims, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected coronary artery disease and whether he is unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for radiculopathy of the lower extremities, secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disability. The remaining issues are REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension at the housebound rate is denied as he does not have a single permanent disability rated 100 percent disabling under the Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection for a headache disorder is granted, and he is entitled to an increased rating for his right shoulder entrapment syndrome. The Board also found that the Veteran has hypertension and entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for stroke residuals and erectile dysfunction, but denied service connection for left foot callus. The Veteran's stroke residuals are related to his in-service carotid atherosclerosis and elevated cholesterol levels. His erectile dysfunction is linked to his in-service high blood pressure and cholesterol readings. However, the left foot callus is not considered service-connected as it did not manifest during service or due to any service-related factors.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for loss of bowel and sphincter control, loss of bladder control, and erectile dysfunction due to November 18, 2008 back surgery is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal to receive special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to March 3, 2009.

The Board found that the Veteran's bowel, bladder, nerve damage, spinal cord damage with residual low back disability, hip, knee, erectile dysfunction, immunity disorder, and spleen disabilities are not related to his military service or service-connected PTSD.

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnosis of erectile dysfunction did not have its onset in or is otherwise attributable to service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board finds that the Veteran did not incur an injury involving the spine, upper or lower extremities, or genitourinary system during active service. The symptoms of residuals from a rocket fragment wound to the thoracolumbar spine are not chronic and have not been unremitting since service separation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the current severity of his service-connected diabetes mellitus and whether his hypertension and erectile dysfunction are secondary to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, including whether it is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, Type II or posttraumatic stress disorder. The case will be remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities or erectile dysfunction related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus denied all claims for secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction is not shown to include deformity of the penis with loss of erectile power, and his diabetes mellitus is controlled by insulin and a restricted diet. Therefore, he does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating or a rating in excess of 20 percent.