Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2013

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of bilateral upper extremities. The issues are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant.,The Veteran does not have any service-connected disabilities that would qualify him for these benefits.

The Veteran is rendered unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment as a result of his service-connected disabilities, and the Board finds that TDIU criteria are met.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if the Veteran served in Vietnam during ACDUTRA and, if so, whether his diabetes mellitus is related to that service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have erectile dysfunction that is related to his military service or a service-connected disability, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's current erectile dysfunction is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, are presumed to have been incurred in service. Service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer is granted. Type II diabetes mellitus is presumed to have been incurred in service. Service connection for hypertensive nephropathy secondary to hypertension is also granted. The Veteran's microscopic hematuria will be reevaluated.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection due to incomplete or unclear evidence, including a need for VA examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are service-connected due to secondary service connection via diabetes mellitus type II.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities is also service-connected due to secondary service connection via diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's effective date for the award of dependent compensation for his wife is granted as April 2, 2009. This decision was based on a service-connected condition evaluated at a disability rating of 30 percent or more.

The Veteran's appeal was not timely filed, and thus the Board lacks jurisdiction to consider his claims.

The Veteran seeks service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. He also seeks reopening of a claim for bladder disorder and service connection for PTSD.,The Veteran also seeks service connection for a psychiatric condition (likely PTSD) as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.,,

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his request for a hearing and this appeal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and residuals of a cervical spine injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's urinary disability, including urethral stricture disease and erectile dysfunction, is related to service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination report regarding the etiology of the Veteran's prostate disorders. The claim is now pending for further development.

The Veteran's neurogenic bowel is found to be related to his service-connected cervical spine injury, and the Board grants this claim.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be related to his service-connected cervical spine injury, and the Board grants this claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including postoperative residuals of radical prostatectomy for carcinoma of the prostate and adjustment disorder with depression and anxiety associated with this condition, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the Veteran's claims, including providing adequate notice on secondary service connection and obtaining additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and degenerative arthritis of the spine, are found to affect his ability to engage in substantially gainful employment. The case is REMANDED for further development.