Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2015

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertensive heart disease, erectile dysfunction, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as these conditions are not related to military service.,The Veteran's current diagnoses were noted in a November 2010 VA examination.

The Veteran's left ring finger fracture, allergic rhinitis, IBS, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, and PFB are all rated at the maximum non-compensable level. The Veteran is granted a rating of 10% for his proximal phalanx fracture.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction has been denied as there is no evidence of penile deformity to warrant a compensable rating under the applicable VA Rating Schedule.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction are not related to service or a service-connected condition, thus denying both claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has remanded the case to obtain additional medical evidence and determine if the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities. The TDIU issue will be considered as part of this process.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, pulmonary condition, IHD, erectile dysfunction, and diabetes mellitus type II. The Veteran did not serve in Vietnam or have exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and depressive disorder, sciatic radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, intervertebral disc syndrome (claimed as low back condition), scars, degenerative joint disease of both knees, degenerative arthritis of the right shoulder, hypertension, tinnitus, bilateral nasal pinquecula with dry eyes, hernia, ear pain, and erectile dysfunction, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that his service-connected disabilities alone are at least in equipoise as to whether he is unable to obtain or maintain such employment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting a comprehensive diabetes mellitus examination. The TDIU claim is also deferred pending resolution of the increased rating claim.

The Veteran's service connection for hypertension was granted with an effective date of February 1, 2007. The claim for erectile dysfunction was withdrawn during the hearing. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy and vascular disease were granted with initial ratings of 10 percent.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with dermopathy, erectile dysfunction, and cataracts is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board found that the condition does not meet criteria for a higher rating as it does not require regulation of activities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, which has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new medical opinion regarding the relationship between his service-connected TBI and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, combine to render him unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment since April 6, 2015. His diabetes requires regulation of dietary activities but not restriction of physical activities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) addressing his claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for anxiety disorder.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals as he withdrew them prior to a decision being made. The Board also determined that service connection for erectile dysfunction is not warranted, as it is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected atrophic left testicle.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70% disabling, effective from February 12, 2015. He also has a noncompensably disabling rating for his erectile dysfunction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The condition did not manifest within one year of discharge and was not caused or aggravated by any service-connected disability.