Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2014

The Board found that the Veteran did not have a low back disability at the time he filed his claim and has not had one during the appeal period. The Board also found that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis for erectile dysfunction, thus denying service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD has been dismissed as the claim is no longer pending due to a settlement agreement that granted service connection for PTSD and related disorders.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes, PTSD, or hemorrhoids. Therefore, the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that there was no evidence of a penis deformity or erectile dysfunction. The rating for prostate cancer was reduced from 100% to 20%, effective October 1, 2009.

The Board has granted service connection for Erectile Dysfunction on a secondary basis to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and development of his TDIU claim. The Board will review the case again after these records are obtained.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims of service connection for hypertension, end-stage renal failure, and erectile dysfunction. The claim for an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to a lack of supporting medical evidence.

The Board denied all issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates, finding that entitlement did not arise until March 2, 2009 when peripheral neuropathy was first diagnosed. The issue of a higher rating for erectile dysfunction was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the severity of his service-connected disabilities and whether he meets the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance, acquiring specially adapted housing, or a special home adaptation grant.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, erectile dysfunction, and gout were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, prostate enlargement, and erectile dysfunction secondary to prostate enlargement were denied. The Veteran was also granted a 60 percent rating for asthma effective September 17, 2013.,Prior to September 17, 2013, the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his asthma was denied.

The Board has determined that the July 2011 VA examination opinion is inadequate and remands the case for an addendum opinion from a suitable substitute to address whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was caused or aggravated by his service-connected adenocarcinoma of the prostate.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and peripheral neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, or a skin condition of the hands and feet as they are not related to active duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's anemia and erectile dysfunction did not have a direct relationship to his service or any service-connected disability, thus denying both claims.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal on the issues of service connection for enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction and incontinence, and loss of bowel control due to exposure to Agent Orange and contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bladder disorder, prostate disorder and erectile dysfunction are not related to his active service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development and examination, including opinions regarding service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and special monthly compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, was managed with insulin and oral medications but did not require regulation of activities or result in weight loss or ketoacidosis. The disability rating remains at 20 percent.