Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2015

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the percentage requirements for a TDIU, and his combined disability rating is at least 70 percent. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has found that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the appellant's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a back condition, and erectile dysfunction with incontinence. The case is being remanded to obtain additional development of the evidence.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is at least as likely as not caused or permanently aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus warrants a 20 percent rating, but not higher. The claim of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction was previously denied and is now final due to lack of timely appeal. New evidence received since the denial does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is granted. The Board finds that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether the Veteran's hypertension had its onset during active service, and thus grants service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and left inguinal hernia, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not caused by the Veteran's service-connected hypertension. Service connection for a low back disability was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for PTSD, erectile dysfunction, and a sleep disability; the rating assigned to his service-connected hearing loss; and the effective dates of service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus. The Veteran must file a VA Form 9 if he wishes to perfect an appeal as to these issues.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, prostate cancer residuals, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, and other conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging a comprehensive examination of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for a back condition in 1988 and again in 1988. The Veteran's claim was reopened in 2011, and he was granted service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis and erectile dysfunction effective January 31, 2011.

The Veteran's service-connected ED is manifested by loss of erectile power without evidence of a deformity of the penis, and thus does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle sprain, increased rating for his right knee disability, and compensable rating for erectile dysfunction were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of a right ankle sprain or residuals thereof. For the right knee disability, the Board granted staged ratings based on limitation of motion.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD and major depression was granted, with a current evaluation of 50 percent.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction was established effective January 28, 2004.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for PTSD, porphyria, obstructive sleep apnea, teeth grinding and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's current diagnoses of these conditions are attributed to his in-service stressors, specifically his service in Vietnam. Service connection is granted for each condition.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and a VA industrial/occupational examination.

The Veteran's prostrate disorder and erectile dysfunction were not shown to be related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides. The Board denied the claims as there was insufficient evidence linking these conditions to his active duty.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection for any of the conditions listed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current erectile dysfunction was not caused or aggravated by his military service or his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including seeking supplemental VA medical opinions to address the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease, and hypertension.

The Board has determined that another remand is necessary due to the need for additional VA examinations and development of evidence related to the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction.