Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2014

The Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease, a disability manifested by numbness and pain of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction have all been denied.,Further examination is needed to determine if service connection can be granted for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction has been denied as the evidence does not show that his diabetes requires regulation of activities to control.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination. The issues of increased rating for dermatofibrosarcoma, service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes, and service connection for a head disorder are being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart disability (enlargement), lumbar spine disability, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction, otitis, kidney enlargement, and dizziness were denied. The appeal is dismissed as the evidence does not meet the criteria for reopening the previously denied claim.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with hypertension and onychomycosis of the bilateral fifth toenails is currently rated at 20 percent, which reflects that it requires insulin and a restricted diet. The Veteran does not have any regulation of activities due to his diabetes mellitus. Ischemic heart disease has not been established as incurred or secondary to service-connected diabetes.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction did not have its onset in service, was not shown to be etiologically related to service, and is neither due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. As a result, the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and hepatitis C (claimed as a liver disorder) are not related to service or any incident of service. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and Parkinson's disease, necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board has granted SMC based on this need.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and service treatment records. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to initial compensable rating for pharyngitis is also addressed.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn, and his claims are dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to August 24, 2006. The combined service-connected disability rating was only 60 percent prior to that date.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under the 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for diabetes mellitus, type II and erectile dysfunction that he claims were caused by VA treatment. The case has been remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding whether these conditions are related to VA care.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to service-connected coronary artery disease. The Veteran's claim was also denied for an earlier effective date for adding his spouse as a dependent.,There is no evidence showing that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected coronary artery disease or any medications he takes for it.

The Veteran's service-connection claims for residuals of a stroke, hypertension, left leg blood clot, cardiovascular disorder, and erectile dysfunction have been granted. The effective dates and initial ratings will be assigned by the AOJ/AMC.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to or caused by his service-connected disabilities, including hypertension. As such, the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a higher rating for hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's hypertension is found to be related to his active service, and the Board grants this claim. The issue of erectile dysfunction is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction were denied as there is no evidence of their onset during active service or within one year post-service, and the Board found that they are not related to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and renal insufficiency are not service-connected, as they are less likely than not caused or aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is granted, and he is also granted service connection for back disorder, heart disorder, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities as secondary to his diabetes mellitus. The exposure basis is Agent Orange.