Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2013

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records from NPRC and scheduling a VA ophthalmology examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction were denied as these conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board granted service connection for a cervical spine disability and assigned a 20% evaluation effective May 29, 2009. The Veteran requested an earlier effective date but was denied.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the secondary nature of these conditions to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or coronary artery disease. Additionally, a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran currently suffers from an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded as additional development of his medical records and employment history is needed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA records and providing a VA examination to determine if the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 15, 2007, for the grant of service connection for prostate cancer was denied as his informal claim was received on that date.

The Veteran claims service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, which he asserts are secondary to his service-connected BPH/prostatitis. The case is being remanded for further medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the percentage requirements for a TDIU since March 28, 2006 and his unemployability is due to the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination. The issues include increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, with onychomycosis and erectile dysfunction, warrants a rating of 20 percent, effective from January 9, 2006. The evidence does not support an increase in the disability rating.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, prostate cancer residuals, and erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no current diagnosis of hearing loss in accordance with VA standards.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of his claim for sores on both sides of the feet. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen all other claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and PTSD, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board finds that the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance are met.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial disability rating for prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 60 percent, as there was no renal dysfunction to warrant such a rating. For TDIU, the Veteran met the schedular criteria but his service-connected disability did not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for ED remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy in the lower extremities is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging for a new VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that it is etiologically related to the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension. The decision on erectile dysfunction remains pending as it was not addressed in this citation.

The Veteran's claimed disability of loss of sexual sensation including erectile dysfunction is not service-connected. The right and left knee disabilities are each rated at 10%. Varicose veins of the right leg were granted a 10% rating from January 11, 2006 to August 2, 2011, but denied any higher rating thereafter. Hemorrhoids have not been addressed in this decision.