Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2014

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions. As such, these claims remain denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various peripheral neuropathies and erectile dysfunction, as well as his claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's nephropathy, characterized as toxic nephropathy associated with diabetes mellitus, is now rated at 30 percent disabling effective February 4, 2013. His erectile dysfunction and hypertension are already service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran, and his widow requested substitution as the appellant. The issue of entitlement to service connection for high cholesterol has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service or any service-connected disability. The initial evaluation of PTSD remains at 70 percent, and a request for an increased evaluation for migraine headaches has not been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected rhabdomyolysis indirectly affects his erectile dysfunction by making him a poor candidate for surgical implant treatment, but the Board finds that this does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board found no evidence of exposure to herbicides, including Agent Orange, during service in Guam. The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to January 17, 2008 did not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for gastrointestinal disorder and erectile dysfunction, finding no evidence of a direct relationship to military service or service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy. The decision found that there was no current disability for each condition.

The Veteran is granted service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, with the latter being secondary to his hypertension.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including verification of herbicide exposure and consideration of the new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, and hypertension has been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction are not causally or etiologically related to service, including his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease and erectile dysfunction, finding that the Veteran does not have a current heart disorder or etiologically related erectile dysfunction. The claim for an increased evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The Veteran's claim of service connection for residuals of venereal disease will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased evaluation of type 2 diabetes mellitus was denied, and his service connection claim for hepatitis C was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and contacting the Social Security Administration.