Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2014

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, OSA, high cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction were not shown to be related to his service or a service-connected disability. Therefore, the claims for these conditions are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of exposure to herbicides and the conditions were not related to his military service.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be related to his service-connected prostate cancer and diabetes, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction/impotence are all service-connected as secondary to his in-service herbicide exposure. The Board grants these claims.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed before the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction can be adjudicated. The Veteran's claim will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not proximately due to or chronically aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's PTSD, which was treated with medications. The effective date is not specified.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have service in Vietnam and thus could not be presumed to have been exposed to herbicides. The evidence does not support a finding of secondary service connection for diabetes mellitus, eye disability, or erectile dysfunction as they are not linked to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for a TBI, finding that the Veteran's combat service in Vietnam is at least as likely as not related to his military service. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the evidence currently of record is sufficient to substantiate the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction. The Veteran is entitled to service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted a TDIU for the period of January 9, 2003 to January 24, 2012 due to service-connected disabilities including diabetes mellitus and PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the merits have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of those claims.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II with onychomycosis and erectile dysfunction is rated at 20 percent. The Veteran's diabetic nephropathy is rated at 60 percent.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as his service-connected disabilities (coronary artery disease, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction) result in a combined 80% rating and preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are too numerous and severe to identify a feasible vocational goal, leading to the denial of his VR&E benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities is granted as secondary to service-connected hypertension.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as aggravated by service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus warrants a 20 percent evaluation, as he is not restricted in his activities due to this condition. Other claims for service connection and evaluations have been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the need for aid and attendance of another person, as evidenced by his inability to dress or undress himself, take care of hygiene needs, prepare meals, manage medications, and attend to personal needs. The Board finds that he meets the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's type II DM, OSA, and ED are not found to be related to his service-connected disabilities.