Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2017

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus was denied, and his claim for an initial compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction is pending. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7913 were not met.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for erectile dysfunction and bilateral lower extremity edema. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increased rating for hearing loss or service connection for erectile dysfunction, but noted that there was insufficient information to determine if bilateral lower extremity edema was related to coronary artery disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea disability did not manifest during service or is otherwise related to his active military service. The evidence does not support a finding of continuity of symptomatology, and there is no medical opinion linking the current sleep apnea to service.

The Veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction has been granted, with a finding that it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities. The other issues are addressed in the remand portion of the decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable between November 16, 2009, and January 18, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, finding that his service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings or earlier effective dates.

The Veteran's service connection claims for IBS, GERD, and erectile dysfunction have been granted. The claim for bilateral hearing loss disability is denied. Service connection has also been established for a low back disability and a headache disability (to include as due to 8th nerve damage).

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal of the appeal. As a result, there are no specific issues or findings to report.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction did not more closely approximate penile deformity with loss of erectile power prior to August 1, 2013. As a result, an initial compensable rating was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, including Peyronie's disease, may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. However, a new VA examination is needed to determine if this relationship exists and whether it constitutes secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for diabetes mellitus type II with hypertension and erectile dysfunction was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as it is currently well controlled without insulin, restricted diet, or regulation of activities.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for further development, including scheduling an examination and obtaining VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, nephropathy, and onychomycosis has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not shown to have been manifested by penile deformity or loss of any part of the penis, and therefore does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Codes 7520, 7521 or 7522.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, including whether they are related to service or secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction was denied prior to September 23, 2014.,After September 23, 2014, the Veteran's disability rating for diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction was increased to 60 percent.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for both the psychiatric disability and ED claims, including obtaining a VA examination to clarify the nature and etiology of all psychiatric disabilities and assessing whether ED is related to service-connected conditions or diabetes mellitus.