Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2016

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete records, the need for an addendum opinion regarding erectile dysfunction, and a need for a medical opinion on the severity of his right lower extremity neurological disorder.

The Board denied service connection for peripheral arterial disease of the upper and lower extremities, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and right knee gunshot wound scar as they are not shown to be related to service or service-connected conditions.,Service connection was also denied for a right knee scar due to lack of evidence showing its presence in service.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred on November 15, 2011 were reimbursed as the treatment was rendered in a medical emergency and no VA facility was feasibly available.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial rating for prostate cancer residuals has been withdrawn. The Board also found that the Veteran is not unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, peripheral neuropathy, and ischemic heart disease, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment due to his mental health issues and physical limitations.

The Board finds that service-connected bilateral lower extremity venous insufficiency contributed substantially and materially to the Veteran's death, granting entitlement to service connection for the cause of his death.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing a VA eye examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's ED is aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and therefore grants this claim. The claims for urinary incontinence and a right hand disability are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a new examination to assess the severity of his service-connected PTSD. The TDIU issue is also inextricably intertwined with the other issues on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction have resulted in loss of use of a creative organ, warranting special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of PTSD, and the preponderance of the evidence did not support higher ratings for diabetes mellitus or its complications. Service connection was also denied as there is no evidence of a direct relationship between the Veteran's conditions and his active duty service.

The appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA hospitalization records and Social Security Administration (SSA) disability determination records.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction and a higher rating for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ were denied. The Veteran was also denied effective dates prior to April 24, 2008, for the awards of service connection for erectile dysfunction and SMC.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction is not supported by evidence showing penis deformity with loss of erectile power.

The Board has determined that current erectile dysfunction is secondary to service-connected hypertension and thus grants entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's right upper back mass, which was previously excised during service, continues to cause issues and the RO must consider this in the rating determination.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no evidence of a penile deformity, and the assigned rating adequately compensates his disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to provide the Veteran with appropriate examinations for his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has granted service connection for abscess pockets in the pelvis and epidural abscess as secondary to hairy cell leukemia. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD, erectile dysfunction, or hypertension. The claims are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated employment information and VA treatment records. A VA examination will be conducted to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.