Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2016

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus and its complications has been withdrawn. The current evaluation of 40 percent for diabetes mellitus is maintained, as there are no compensable diabetic complications.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his representative, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction and a bilateral retina eye condition.

The Veteran's combined rating for service-connected disabilities (diabetic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus with hypertension and erectile dysfunction, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, coronary artery disease) is now 100 percent. The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities are of such nature and severity as to prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be secondary to his service-connected prostatitis. Diabetes mellitus type II and kidney disorder are not related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran seeks service connection for erectile dysfunction, to include as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an additional VA examination concerning the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's adenocarcinoma of the prostate with erectile dysfunction, status-post radical retropubic prostatectomy associated with herbicide exposure has been rated as 20 percent disabling. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on voiding dysfunction or urinary frequency.

The Board's February 2014 decision denying service connection for a right arm/shoulder disorder is dismissed as the Veteran did not file a timely Notice of Disagreement.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction and granted service connection for chloracne. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is presumed to be related to his in-service herbicide exposure, while his chloracne is presumed to have become manifest within a year of his last exposure to herbicides.

Service connection for PTSD was granted, but an earlier effective date is denied.,Erectile dysfunction is not service connected.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is less than the schedular percentage requirements for a TDIU, and his service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it did not manifest in service and was not related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need to consider herbicide exposure as a potential cause of his neuropathy.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities has been rated at 20 percent since April 30, 2012. The rating remains unchanged prior to that date.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Hays Medical Center on June 18, 2013 were not reimbursable as the treatment was not rendered in a medical emergency and VA facilities were readily available.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of joint pain, gout, arthritis, GERD, headaches, or erectile dysfunction related to his military service. The sleep disorder is considered a separate entity and not directly related to PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for degenerative changes of the lower back with new onset facet fracture, erectile dysfunction, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity were granted effective February 13, 1970.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is related to in-service noise exposure and service connection for this condition has been granted. The other issues on appeal are pending further development.