Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2016

The Veteran has withdrawn all issues on appeal, including the claim for an initial increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and retinopathy with bilateral cataracts.

The Board finds that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and thus does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's hypertension is found to have developed within one year of his separation from service, and thus is presumed to be service-connected. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not shown to be related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection and special monthly compensation based upon the need for aid and attendance. The Veteran will be provided with a supplemental statement of the case after any necessary examinations are completed.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not related to service, service-connected disabilities, or medications used to treat service-connected disabilities. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against a finding that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by any of these factors.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his diabetes mellitus and related complications, as well as for obtaining outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to his request for a videoconference hearing before the Board. No final outcome on service connection or disability evaluation is determined.

The Veteran has withdrawn all his appeals, including those for increased ratings and service connection claims.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of arthritis or erectile dysfunction in service, and the current conditions are not related to service. The Veteran's arthritis was found to be more likely due to age-related changes rather than a service-connected injury.

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The claim for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to a lack of a Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, associated with his service-connected prostate cancer and radical prostatectomy, is rated as noncompensably disabling due to the lack of evidence of penile deformity. The claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for peripheral vascular disease due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The Veteran's PTSD is rated 70 percent, and he is granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his exposure to environmental toxins and herbicides during service.

The Veteran's claims for COPD, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hand neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional development including medical examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge. The specific service connection claims remain pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and ensuring the claims file is complete.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to incomplete information from the Veteran regarding his TDIU claim, including a lack of completed VA Form 21-8940. The AOJ is instructed to secure all relevant medical records and obtain releases for any private treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities are found to have caused his adjustment disorder with depressed mood.,Diabetes mellitus, type II is not shown to be related to service or any incident therein.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The other issues on appeal are addressed in the remand portion of this decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) decision documents.