Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2015

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and diabetic nephropathy are currently rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's residuals of prostate cancer are not shown to have caused urine leakage requiring the use of an appliance or absorbent materials, urinary frequency, or obstructed voiding. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not shown to have caused a penile deformity.,Criteria for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction have not been met.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with major depressive disorder, coronary artery disease, and other conditions, have rendered him unable to perform his activities of daily living without regular assistance from another person. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hip disability has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of such. The claims for service connection for bilateral knee and foot disabilities, bilateral shoulder disability, and erectile dysfunction are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate cancer, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction are related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service.,Service connection is granted for prostate cancer, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction as a result of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the appeal due to incomplete development of the Veteran's service connection claims, specifically regarding his exposure to herbicides during his service in Vietnam. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, cerebrovascular accident (stroke residuals), enlarged prostate (voiding dysfunction), colon cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's left ankle disorder is not related to service. The VA examiner found no evidence that the current left foot-ankle disorder relates to his in-service injury.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for TDIU and his service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service connected disabilities, including diabetic nephropathy, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus type 2, tinnitus, gastroparesis, and erectile dysfunction, are rated at 90 percent combined. The Board finds that these conditions prevent the Veteran from securing or maintaining gainful employment.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and depressive disorder are not deemed to be additional disabilities resulting from VA care, thus the claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, PTSD rating, and TDIU are being remanded due to outstanding records and the need for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and urinary frequency are all service-connected due to exposure to herbicides during his active duty in Thailand.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current erectile dysfunction disability and an evaluation of his ability to maintain gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's application for Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (RH) was denied because it was not filed within the required two-year period after he received notification of his service connection for erectile dysfunction in November 2001.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU effective April 5, 2014, based on his service-connected disabilities. The combined rating of these conditions meets the criteria for a TDIU as of July 31, 2008.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's combined disability rating does not meet the threshold for consideration of a schedular TDIU, as his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus has been rated as 20 percent disabling. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.,The Veteran is currently service-connected for erectile dysfunction, but it has not resulted in deformity of the penis.