Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2014

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding earlier effective dates for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, as well as the SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ. The initial compensable rating for ED remains pending.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further evaluation due to the addition of service-connected hypothyroidism, which has changed his combined rating from 70% to 80%. The VA will need to determine if the combination of disabilities prevents him from securing and maintaining employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims, including VA examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction. The claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is reopened, but the evidence does not establish a nexus between current hearing loss and in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits was denied as he did not have an employment handicap despite having multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability and reopened the claim. The Veteran's prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied. The claim for erectile dysfunction is pending and will be further developed or adjudicated as appropriate.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional records from OPM and SSA, as well as for further development of the claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including VA examinations to determine the etiology of his cervical spine disability and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a circumcision was denied as there is no competent and credible evidence showing the presence of any current disability attributable to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to ensure that complete VA records are available and for a comprehensive examination of the Veteran's conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including scheduling of a VA examination and obtaining updated treatment records.

The Veteran's vascular disease was not caused by VA treatment, but his other conditions (neurogenic bowel/bladder, spinal cord disorder, erectile dysfunction, paralysis of the lower extremities, and sacral ulcers) were reasonably foreseeable complications of his September 2005 VA treatment. The Board finds these additional disabilities warrant compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals at a local VA office. Service connection will be reconsidered based on new evidence and claims.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including whether they are related to service or any other relevant factors.

The Veteran's service connection claims for foot fungus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction have been denied as these conditions are not related to his military service or exposure to Agent Orange.,There is no evidence of chronic symptoms of the claimed disabilities in service. The Veteran did not report any complaints or diagnoses of foot fungus, hypertension, or erectile dysfunction during service.