Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2014

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 are being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration, including obtaining an addendum medical opinion regarding the prescribed dosage of Divalproex.

The Veteran is granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction as secondary to hypertension, and a foot disorder including pes planus, hammer toes, and hallux valgus.,Service connection for right peroneal neuropathy (foot drop) was not established.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities likely combine to preclude gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him.

The Veteran's initial claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction (ED) is denied as there is no evidence of physical deformity in addition to the loss of erectile power.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of CUE in August 19, 1982, and September 3, 1986, RO rating decisions regarding his right knee disability and erectile dysfunction and neuropathy. The Board also denied a claim for an effective date earlier than January 18, 1994, for TDIU due to the Veteran not meeting schedular criteria prior to that date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hair loss disorder, kidney disease, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, eye disorder, and headache disorder are all denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service or presumed herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, increased evaluations, and service connection were denied. The heart disability was granted an effective date of April 27, 2009, but the hearing loss and psychiatric disorder did not warrant compensable ratings. Service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acid reflux, sleep apnea, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were denied. The Veteran is not entitled to an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD with alcohol abuse and dysthymic disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, acid reflux disease, and sleep disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development. These conditions are being considered secondary to a psychiatric disability including posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation benefits based on housebound status and need for regular aid and attendance has been granted prior to September 7, 2011.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to schedule a travel board hearing. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and increased rating for type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and amputation are still pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal for higher initial ratings for tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, and bladder disability is denied. The current evaluations assigned are deemed appropriate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected low back strain with degenerative joint disease/degenerative disc disease does not warrant a rating in excess of 40 percent, and his service-connected right leg sciatica does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and erectile dysfunction. The case has been remanded to obtain additional medical records, conduct a VA examination, and determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information in the VA examination reports, and a new examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's erectile dysfunction had its onset during service or is related to any disease or event that occurred during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction did not manifest during or as a result of active military service, including as due to his in-service epididymitis. As such, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for type II diabetes mellitus with bilateral cataracts and erectile dysfunction was denied. The initial rating of 20 percent prior to August 16, 2012 and the current rating of 40 percent thereafter were not granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for fibromyalgia, erectile dysfunction, and Morton's neuroma with degenerative joint disease. The decision also noted that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected PTSD.