Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2014

The Veteran's claimed conditions of diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are not service-connected as they are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction has been managed by the use of insulin and an oral hypoglycemic agent. Regulation of activities was not required to control diabetes for the entire initial rating period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining all forms of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory condition (also claimed as allergies) has been reopened and is now considered. The Board finds that the additional evidence received since the November 2006 rating decision relates to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate the claim, specifically whether the current respiratory condition was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent was assigned for tinnitus and there is no provision for separate evaluations for bilateral tinnitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed residuals of a February 2002 prostatectomy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is service-connected, hypertension is not service-connected and his restless leg syndrome was not related to service. The Veteran's right shoulder disability, DDD of the lumbar spine, cervical spine disorder, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury residuals have been appropriately rated.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD and the Board grants both service connection for this condition and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including scheduling a videoconference hearing. The issues of entitlement to service connection for various conditions are on appeal.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for PTSD, effective January 20, 2009. The Veteran's service-connected prostate disability is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary and has ordered a Travel Board hearing before the Veteran.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding its relationship to service-connected diabetes mellitus and any potential herbicide exposure. The issue of special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ will also be deferred until the service connection claim is resolved.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied as the criteria for a compensable evaluation were not met. The disability is characterized by loss of erectile power without evidence of penis deformity.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The evidence did not support a finding of secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and incomplete medical records. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being reviewed for possible service connection, but additional evidence is needed before a decision can be made.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with retinopathy and erectile dysfunction was initially rated at 20 percent prior to May 7, 2008. As of that date, the rating was increased to 40 percent. The current claim seeks a higher rating for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy, tinnitus, or erectile dysfunction due to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection for the conditions appealed.