Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2013

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II and whether he is unemployable due to these conditions. The TDIU claim is also part of this appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for a VA examination. The issues of rating his diabetes mellitus and PTSD are also being addressed.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be caused by his service-connected PTSD, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is currently rated at 10 percent, and his associated bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities are also rated at 10 percent each. The Board finds that these ratings adequately reflect the severity of the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance of another person, as he is able to function normally without the requirement for such assistance.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for erectile dysfunction, which he claims is related to his service-connected depression. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed disability, and the claimed conditions are not related to his active service or any presumptive exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected prostate cancer status post complete prostatectomy with residual scar and erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is presumed to have been incurred in service due to herbicide exposure. The Board also finds that the Veteran has erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the extremities which are likely caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of burning foot syndrome, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a new VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction has been manifested by loss of erectile power, but not by evidence of a penile deformity. The Board finds that the Veteran is not entitled to a rating in excess of zero percent for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to report for a scheduled hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after scheduling another hearing.

The Veteran's appeal of his TDIU claim prior to November 2012 is being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction has been granted by the RO in an April 2013 rating decision, making the issue moot.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, diabetic retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction. The conditions were not shown to be related to his active service or due to herbicide exposure.

The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure in Korea and denied service connection for all claimed disabilities as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development and examination, as it is unclear whether service connection can be granted based on secondary service connection or if a new theory of entitlement needs to be considered.