Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2017

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and hypertension is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7522, as there was no evidence of a penile deformity. The Veteran is already being compensated for urinary incontinence associated with his prostatectomy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of prostatectomy with erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence was denied due to lack of evidence showing disability attributable to service or due to VA treatment. The Board found no new and material evidence presented, resulting in a denial of the petition to reopen.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and background. The Board finds that the criteria for entitlement to TDIU are not met.

The Veteran's issues of extraschedular evaluations for pneumothorax and hypertension are dismissed as they have not been raised by the claimant or reasonably raised by the record.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for an earlier effective date for erectile dysfunction. The Board is now remanding the case for a Travel Board hearing regarding the initial increased rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction during a hearing before the Board.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnoses of type 2 diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction are related to service, with continuous symptoms since separation. Service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a suprapubic prostatectomy and erectile dysfunction. The case is being remanded to obtain clarification from the March 2016 VA clinician regarding whether the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service treatment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, diabetes mellitus Type II, erectile dysfunction, coronary artery disease, gluteal cleft scar, and facial scar prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board grants the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for tinea pedis with onychomycosis prior to July 30, 2010 and a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar strain, status post L5-S1 discectomy from July 30, 2010 to December 6, 2010. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim was not addressed as it is not related to service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a bilateral knee disability, DM, eye and foot disabilities, kidney disease, peripheral neuropathy, headaches, erectile dysfunction, and depression. The decision found no new evidence to reopen the claim of a bilateral knee disability, that DM was not related to active service, and that none of the other conditions were related to active service or secondary to DM.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to inadequate VA medical opinions and other procedural issues.

The Veteran's claim for increased SMC based on need for higher level of aid and attendance is denied as he does not meet the criteria for receiving SMC at the maximum rate under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(o).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment for the entire appeal period.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to May 10, 2011.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction did not manifest during service or within one year of discharge, and there is no evidence of herbicide agent exposure. Therefore, service connection for these conditions cannot be granted.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including low back disability, ED, hip disabilities, prostate disorder, inguinal hernia, headaches, hypertension, hoarseness, heart disease, and GERD. The decisions are based on secondary service connection due to herbicide exposure.