Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2015

The Board has found that hypertension was not manifested in service or within one year post-service and is not related to the Veteran's service. The issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) is being remanded due to a lack of examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the Veteran with a VA examination to assess his service-connected right elbow disability.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of erectile dysfunction, and the evidence does not support a finding that his erectile dysfunction is related to service or herbicide exposure.,There is no competent medical evidence showing a current right hand or finger disorder. The Veteran's STRs are negative for any complaints of, or treatment for, such disorders.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for nephropathy must be remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding its etiology and relationship to service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate disability, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, degenerative joint and disc disease, and gout affecting the bilateral lower extremities have been denied due to lack of evidence supporting a direct link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of entitlement to service connection for prostate cancer, bone cancer, lung cancer, erectile dysfunction and mental stress.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for an initial, compensable rating for erectile dysfunction during a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The appeal regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded to the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected low back disability and depression contributed to his erectile dysfunction, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy, finding that his conditions did not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran was not granted any new or material evidence to reopen his previously denied hookworm/parasitic disease and diabetes mellitus type II issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, and associated conditions were denied. The RO found that the current ratings adequately reflected the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's cognitive impairment and other residuals of TBI not otherwise classified are currently rated at 70 percent disabling since January 18, 2011.,PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent disabling since June 15, 2010.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II is manifested by the requirement for insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities. The Board finds that a 40 percent evaluation is warranted from August 21, 2006 to January 21, 2013 and in excess of 40 percent from January 22, 2013.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right testicle descended and is present, while his left testicle was removed due to congenital defect. The claim of service connection for a bilateral testicle disorder is denied as there is no evidence linking any current conditions (cryptorchidism, hypogonadism, ED) to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following all forms of substantially gainful employment during the period from July 24, 2006 to April 8, 2007.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right wrist disability, right shoulder arthritis, sleep disorder, and separated collar bone. The claim seeking increased ratings for various disabilities was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right leg disorder, left leg disorder, erectile dysfunction, bilateral knee disorder, diabetes mellitus, kidney disorder, headaches, eye disorder, heart disorder, prostate disorder, neurological disorder, and gastrointestinal disorders. The decision was based on secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and prostate cancer, prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board grants a TDIU based on the combined rating of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's maxillary sinusitis with allergic rhinitis has been granted a 10 percent evaluation, effective from the date of the decision. The issues regarding PTSD and erectile dysfunction remain pending.