Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2013

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable initial rating as there is no evidence of penile deformity or loss of erectile power.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals on four of the six remaining issues, leaving only one issue for consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction is manifested by loss of erectile power without evidence of a deformity of the penis. The criteria for an initial compensable disability rating are not met during the appellate period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and verification of his claimed Vietnam exposure. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions have been completed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain and retain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected low back and cervical spine disabilities, thus granting service connection for this condition.

The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure and denied service connection for the claimed conditions as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for clarification on whether his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and scheduling a Travel Board hearing. The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and arthritis remain in appellate status.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ were denied as there was no evidence of an unadjudicated formal or informal claim prior to March 3, 2008.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ, effective from November 17, 2008. The earlier effective date is granted as the report of contact in November 2008 can be construed as an informal claim.

The Veteran has effectively lost the use of both of his lower extremities due to service-connected disabilities, which require the use of a wheelchair for mobility.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and its secondary effects on other disorders. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected knee and foot disabilities due to procedural issues, including a withdrawal of an appeal regarding tinnitus.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction are found to be related to his service-connected low back syndrome. The Board affirms the grant of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran seeks compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for prostate cancer and service connection for erectile dysfunction, claimed as secondary to prostate cancer. The case is being remanded for further development including obtaining VA treatment records and a medical opinion regarding whether additional disability resulted from carelessness or negligence on the part of VA caregivers.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure in the DMZ and verification of his presence there.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling a VA examination to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities. The claim of secondary service connection for anxiety reaction will also be considered.

The Board found that the Veteran's objective neurologic genitourinary abnormalities, including bladder disorder and erectile disorder, are not related to his service-connected back disability. The claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied.