Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2015

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining audiometric findings and a VA examination to determine the etiology of his erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer, erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are all granted. However, there is no current diagnosis or residuals of skin cancer, and the Board finds that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy are related to his service-connected diabetes.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD is causally related to his in-service military stressors and granted service connection for PTSD. The heart disease was not linked to service, but the erectile dysfunction secondary to medications for PTSD was also granted.

The Veteran's claim for additional special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) and 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1) was denied as he does not meet the criteria for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o).

The Veteran's vision disability is not service-connected and was denied.,His erectile dysfunction did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an extraschedular rating for his headaches, lumbar disc disease, or hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to missing VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus has been reopened, but the issue of service connection for low back disorder remains denied.,Service connection was granted for PTSD. The issues of service connection for bilateral toe disorders, sleep apnea, right thigh disorder, and erectile dysfunction remain unresolved.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain VA treatment records and provide addendum opinions regarding the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and neurological disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of some issues related to his prostate condition and sleep apnea. The decision also includes a determination that he is eligible for special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to herbicides and environmental hazards, as well as the inextricably intertwined secondary service connection claims.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is seeking service connection for erectile dysfunction, which she claims was caused by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain private medical records and to provide an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected condition and his current disability.

The Board has vacated the previous decision and remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for tachycardia, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's current erectile dysfunction is caused by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus, and the Board finds that there is reasonable doubt in favor of the claim. Therefore, service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction was not found to warrant higher initial evaluations prior to April 2, 2012 and on or after that date. The criteria for a higher evaluation were not met.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected left varicocele and to obtain an opinion regarding his erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to herbicides during service in Vung Tau Harbor and other locations close to the coastline of Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right elbow disability does not warrant service connection as it is not shown to be related to his active duty service.,There is no evidence of a gastrointestinal disability during or following active duty service, and the Veteran did not report for VA examinations. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for this condition.,The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction/impotence does not warrant service connection as it is not shown to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding exposure to Agent Orange and a VA examination for erectile dysfunction.