Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further action, including scheduling a hearing before the Board at the RO.

The Veteran is seeking to establish service connection for erectile dysfunction, which he claims is secondary to his service-connected lumbar strain with scoliosis. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating, and therefore his initial claim is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, as well as his claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ, are all denied.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been denied as the claims are not supported by sufficient evidence. The Board found that the Veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause, which is a legal determination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected coronary artery disease, PTSD or other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and tinnitus. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim is related to his prostate cancer, and the special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ issue remains pending.

The Veteran's initial ratings for status post prostatectomy with scar and erectile dysfunction have been granted, but both are currently rated at the minimum (10%) level.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not support a finding of service connection based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to determine his employability due to service-connected disabilities, and the case will be returned to the Board after review.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the Veteran's failure to report for VA examinations scheduled in June 2013. The case will be reviewed and readjudicated after obtaining any necessary medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for ED, hemorrhoids, or hypothyroidism.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for an increased rating in excess of 60 percent for type I diabetes mellitus with bladder dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, and neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for his service-connected prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's National Guard personnel records and medical treatment records, as well as VA examination opinions regarding his claimed disabilities. The case will be remanded for these actions.

The Veteran's left knee, left foot, cervical spine, and ED disorders were not incurred or aggravated by active military service.,Service connection was denied for these conditions as they are not related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction. The claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral pes planus remains denied as no new and material evidence was received.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction and the issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen his claim for bilateral hammertoes are both being remanded due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2, with erectile dysfunction, has been rated at 20 percent since November 9, 2004. The evidence does not support a higher rating as the condition requires insulin and restricted diet but no regulation of activities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA clinic records and a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his current bilateral foot problems. The claim for compensation benefits pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 is also being remanded.