Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2013

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted, as his combined service-connected disabilities (80% and later 90%) meet the criteria for a TDIU. The VA examiner found that all of the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including diabetes mellitus type 2, aggravated his rosacea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on current manifestations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, a bladder condition, acid reflux, infection of the hands, and a psychiatric disability (to include PTSD) as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. The claim for erectile dysfunction was granted.

The Veteran's ED was not incurred in service, is not related to active duty, and is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of voiding dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, acid reflux, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy of the hands at a hearing before the Board.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing service treatment records and incomplete examination notifications. The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, which is secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder, will be reconsidered.

The Board has granted the claim of entitlement to service connection for ED secondary to Type II Diabetes Mellitus. However, the remaining claim of bilateral knee disability is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) has been denied as he does not meet the criteria for SMC at the 'o' level due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for headaches, irritable stomach, erectile dysfunction, and a psychiatric disorder to include depression and a sleep disorder. The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for left ear hearing loss is also on appeal. Additionally, the Veteran's request for an initial compensable disability evaluation for his healed scar of the left eyebrow (claimed as a facial laceration) is currently pending.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not service-connected, and he does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to the need for examinations and the retrieval of outstanding medical records.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for sterility as a residual of exposure to Agent Orange and granted service connection for impotence and erectile disorder as secondary to service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied as the disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher evaluation is not warranted.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals seeking increased ratings for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and hypertension, a bilateral eye disability, and diabetic ulcer of the right foot. The Board has no further jurisdiction in these matters.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and issuance of a Statement of the Case regarding his erectile dysfunction claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a personal hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals due to his request. The issues include service connection, initial evaluations for PTSD and hearing loss, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hiatal hernia with GERD and erectile dysfunction have been granted, with a 100% disability rating effective from March 11, 2009.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus disability is being evaluated to determine if it requires regulation of activities.