Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2014

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, bilateral foot disability, and lumbar spine disability are not related to his active service or a service-connected condition. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for constipation and/or fecal incontinence, neurological impairment due to fusion of spine, right leg disorder (claimed instability, cramping, and muscle spasms), erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence are all denied as secondary to his service-connected residuals of compression fracture of the first lumbar vertebra.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus with hypertension and erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current criteria.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was neither caused nor aggravated by any of his service-connected disabilities, and is not otherwise related to service. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for SMP has been reopened and granted due to the submission of new evidence showing he requires aid and attendance. His combined disability rating is currently at 60 percent, qualifying him for this benefit.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board found that the Veteran's seizure disorder and erectile dysfunction were not incurred or aggravated by service, thus denying both claims.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for pelvic neuralgia, erectile dysfunction, and external hemorrhoids are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for the claimed conditions, including multiple myeloma and its related disabilities. The Veteran's claims were denied.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, finding that his condition approximates loss of erectile power. The regular schedular standards applied in this case adequately compensate the Veteran's disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to care for himself and in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board found no current diagnosis of right orchalgia and denied service connection for this condition. For erectile dysfunction, the Board noted a history of treatment since 2004 and conceded the in-service event. However, it was determined that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's ED and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and determined that the earliest effective date is June 18, 2008. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was found to be related to his diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, myasthenia gravis, and erectile dysfunction. The claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection for hypertension and an increased rating for diabetes mellitus. The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to address the current severity of his diabetes mellitus, as well as whether his hypertension is related to his diabetes or another service-connected condition.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depressive disorder NOS, is found to be related to his service-connected cervical spine disability. The issues of service connection for urinary tract infections and prostatitis are remanded as the evidence does not provide sufficient information on their etiology.