Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2017

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is proximately due to or caused by his previously service-connected peripheral vascular disease. Service connection for erectile dysfunction has been granted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is presumed to have been incurred in service due to herbicide exposure. His erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Veteran has a refractive error of the eyes, which is not considered a disease or injury for compensation purposes.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of a left second toe injury and erectile dysfunction were denied, while his claim for an increased rating for left great toe disorder was granted with a compensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and fibromyalgia, did not render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to July 19, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, right ear hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II was not addressed in the decision.

The Board found no evidence of a right shoulder disability, headaches, sleep apnea, tinnitus, right hand disability, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, back disability, neuropathy, allergies, arthritis, or erectile dysfunction that were incurred in service. The Veteran's current conditions are not presumed to have been incurred due to the lack of showing within one year post-service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of pseudophakic (cataracts), diabetes mellitus, type II associated with herbicide exposure, and erectile dysfunction. He also withdrew his claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities as a result of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is for an increased disability rating for his stomach condition. He also has service connection claims for other conditions and seeks secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and private hospital records related to the Veteran's erectile dysfunction. The Veteran is also asked to provide authorization for VA to obtain these records.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by or substantially contributed to by his service-connected conditions, including congestive heart failure. The cause of death listed on the revised death certificate was pneumonia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development, including verification of herbicide exposure and an opinion from a toxicologist regarding Agent Orange exposure. The case is now back before the Board.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.,The Veteran's kidney stones are secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as increased ratings for lower extremity peripheral neuropathies were granted. Service connection was established for PTSD based on in-service stressors verified by evidence of record. The Veteran's current diagnoses of hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathies are all found to be related to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional evidentiary development, including a VA SMP aid and attendance/housebound examination. The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound will be assessed based on his current disabilities.

The Veteran's chronic constipation, assessed as gastroparesis, is now rated at 30 percent. The diabetes and diabetic nephropathy claims remain pending.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and erectile dysfunction based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claim regarding his character of discharge, which is a bar to VA benefits. The Veteran's military service was deemed dishonorable due to violent acts committed against other soldiers.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorder was withdrawn. The Board denied the remaining claims due to lack of evidence supporting the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes was not incurred in or is otherwise related to his period of active service.,Cold weather injury residuals, arthritis, gout, hypertension, an eye disorder (ultraviolet keratitis), a gastrointestinal disorder (colitis), an acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder), vertigo, and a kidney disorder are not shown to be related to his period of active service.