Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2014

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam and therefore cannot establish herbicide exposure. The claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II; neuropathy of the lower extremities; hypertension; vision disorders (glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy); and erectile dysfunction are denied as they do not meet the criteria for direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that high cholesterol is not a disability for VA purposes and the other conditions are not related to his active service or any incident of service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have at least as likely as not rendered him unemployable since May 2009, and the Board has determined that the criteria for entitlement to TDIU are met as of October 1, 2010.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities and their impact on employment. The TDIU issue will also be adjudicated in connection with this process.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction disability is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities and the treatment for such, thus granting service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to his diabetes mellitus type II. The evidence did not establish direct service connection or a link between these conditions and Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current lung condition, hepatitis A or B infection, or erectile dysfunction related to his service. As such, the claims for these conditions are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and PTSD were an etiological factor in his development of ED, thus granting secondary service connection for ED.

The Veteran's bronchial asthma had its initial onset during his military service and the Board finds that the criteria for entitlement to service connection for bronchial asthma are met.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development and examination, including for an evaluation of erectile dysfunction and scars. The issues on appeal include entitlement to a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction, service connection for scars of the right wrist and thumb, and service connection for a scar of the left forearm.

The Board found that the Veteran's ED was not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension, and thus denied his claim.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and readjudication.

The Veteran's hypertension, chronic obstructive sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction are being remanded for further development to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his prostate cancer and urinary incontinence, prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that he meets the criteria for a TDIU on a schedular basis.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, anxiety disorder, and coronary artery disease. The Board has determined that additional development of the record is necessary.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and need for additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as his VA Form 9 was not filed within the required time frame.

The Board has determined that additional development, including an examination and notification to the Veteran about alternative sources of evidence for in-service stressors, is necessary before a final decision can be made on the issues of service connection for PTSD, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and irritable bowel syndrome.