Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2016

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of a direct relationship to his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The decision found no new and material evidence to reopen the diabetes claim, and that the Veteran's current conditions did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his left inguinal groin neuropathy did not warrant a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the basis of exposure to ionizing radiation during active service was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal regarding these issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, blood in urine/hematuria, and hypogonadism. The Veteran's PTSD and status post laminectomies L4-5 disabilities are currently rated at their maximum levels.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and/or hemorrhoids caused or aggravated his erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him at any point during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the earliest effective date for service connection of diabetes mellitus Type II with erectile dysfunction is June 13, 2004. The Veteran's claim was received on this date and he had early manifestations of DM prior to his September 2005 clinical diagnosis.

The Board found that the reduction in the rating for urethral stricture from 20 percent to 0 percent was proper, and denied the claim for an initial compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's DM and heart disease are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during service.,The Board finds that the Veteran was exposed to herbicides while stationed at Don Muang, Thailand. Based on this exposure, his hypertension, stroke, ED, numbness in both hands, and numbness in both feet are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, which is secondary to his service-connected postoperative varicose veins with thrombophlebitis of the right lower extremity, has been remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for a medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and his other diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a scheduled hearing. He was previously denied service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to heart disease and denied special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's claim for increased special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1114(r)(1) and/or � 1114(r)(2) is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records from University Hospital and VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, as well as arranging for a new VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to specified dates for various service connection determinations. The appeals are dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining Vet Center and VAMC treatment records, as well as evidence related to his employment status and disciplinary actions at work.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic adjustment disorder with anxiety, diabetic nephropathy, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, tinnitus, and status post shrapnel injuries, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Veteran was rendered unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment as a result of his service-connected disabilities for the period on appeal prior to January 9, 2007. The Board found that he had one disability rated at 60 percent (hypertension) and a combined rating of 80 percent, effective from September 15, 2005.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for low back strain, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's current hypertension is not service-connected as it did not manifest within one year of active service.