Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2015

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2, with secondary dysfunction, incontinence, neuropathy of the right leg, fatigue, enlarged mammary glands, erectile dysfunction, and diabetic neuropathy are presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is also presumed to be due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, a heart disorder, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.,All three conditions are now considered service connected due to their association with PTSD.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder had its onset during active military service and is granted service connection. The claim for PTSD remains on appeal, as does the claim for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's IHD with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 30 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, nor is it proximately due to or the result of a service-connected disability. Therefore, his claim for service connection and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ are denied.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to consider the combined effects of the appellant's service-connected disabilities on his employability, as well as to obtain additional relevant VA medical records and conduct a VA social and industrial survey.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted effective January 6, 2011. The criteria for TDIU were met as the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to work at his previous job due to health issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting information regarding the Veteran's alleged exposure in Vietnam and requests for additional evidence. The issue of service connection for diabetes mellitus and associated complications is on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he requested to withdraw all his appeals except for the claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran withdrew his appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination by a vocational specialist to assess his ability to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities. The claim will also be referred to the Director of Compensation for consideration of an extra-schedular TDIU if he does not meet the scheduler criteria.

The Board previously denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, but the Court has ordered a remand due to insufficient consideration of aggravation. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is claimed as secondary to his diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for Erectile Dysfunction based on secondary aggravation by the service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The Veteran's claim for increased rating of Diabetes Mellitus Type II, initial ratings for upper and lower extremities peripheral neuropathy, and TDIU from August 20, 2009 to October 13, 2009 have also been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been granted. The claim for cervical spine disability is pending, as a VA examination is needed to determine if the current condition is related to service. The claim for erectile dysfunction (ED) remains pending due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship with the service-connected low back disability.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted, but the initial rating assigned is 50 percent. The other issues are pending and will be addressed in a separate decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding a higher initial rating for prostate cancer status post cryotherapy, in excess of 40 percent from April 1, 2012, and a higher initial (compensable) rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain the U.S.S. Ranger's deck logs for November 1968, including movements and operations conducted during that time period.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for further development and consideration due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether his erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for residuals of an insect bite, residuals of a tapeworm infection, and low back disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a videoconference hearing at the RO.