Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2016

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence are found to be secondary to his service-connected diabetes, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder were denied. The claim for sleep apnea was not addressed as it is a separate issue.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to address service connection claims, including those related to cerebrovascular accident and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA examinations and opinions regarding his low back disorder, erectile dysfunction, PTSD, and TDIU claim.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an appropriate VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including anxiety disorder and Parkinson's disease, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing certificate is granted. The special home adaptation grant claim is denied as moot.

The Veteran's three-vessel disease is presumed service-connected due to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran had service in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam Era, and therefore he is presumed exposed to herbicides. His current bilateral hearing loss may be related to his preexisting condition, but the examiner's opinion does not adequately address this issue. The Veteran's tinnitus is less likely than not caused by or a result of acoustic trauma in service. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is less likely than not caused by or a result of service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including erectile dysfunction secondary to a psychiatric disability and tinea pedis, have been granted. The initial rating assigned is 30 percent for dyssomnia.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as the appeal is moot due to his death.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied due to the lack of service connection for his coronary artery disease. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence, including VA treatment records from specific time periods.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type 2, as secondary to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The appeal is being remanded due to the need to verify his assertions of in-country service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction have been restored to a 100% disability rating.,The issue of an increased rating for the residuals of prostate cancer with radical prostatectomy is moot as the Veteran is currently receiving a 100% rating.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 70 percent, which meets the criteria for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. However, the evidence does not support a finding that he is unemployable due to these conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claims regarding service connection for various conditions, including ischemic heart disease, mitral valve replacement, atrial fibrillation, thyroid goiter, and hypertension. The initial rating for hypertension was also denied.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, and erectile dysfunction. The Board found that these conditions are related to his military service.,For the remaining issues, including hypertension and GERD, additional medical records need to be obtained and an addendum opinion from the September 2012 VA examiner is required.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board finds that service connection for erectile dysfunction is warranted, secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a more contemporaneous and complete examination by a vocational specialist to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability. The case will be readjudicated after this development.