Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2017

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no evidence of a physical penile deformity to warrant a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including examinations to determine if the Veteran requires aid and attendance or is housebound due to his service-connected conditions. The earlier effective date issue remains pending.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, arranging for a VA examination by a psychiatrist to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his ability to work, and considering all evidence in adjudicating the claim.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU was dismissed due to his failure to provide necessary releases for VA to secure Workers' Compensation records, which are critical for evaluating his employability.

The Board found no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is due to service, including exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The disability was determined not to be incurred or aggravated by a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus type II and polyneuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that he is entitled to TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, including psychosis and depression, was denied as there is no evidence of a mental health condition during or related to his military service.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction was also denied because the Veteran did not have a service-connected disability that caused or aggravated his condition.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, heart disability, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are not related to his active service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the etiology of his hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the severity of his service-connected lumbosacral spine injury with degenerative joint disease and erectile dysfunction associated with total knee replacement, right knee. The claim will be readjudicated after the additional development.

The Veteran's currently-diagnosed erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected hypertension and medications used to treat the same.

The Board has granted service connection for ischemic heart disease due to herbicide exposure. The low back disability, left knee disability, and erectile dysfunction are not addressed as the claims have been remanded.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type I with hypertension and complete erectile dysfunction has resulted in hypoglycemic reactions requiring emergency medical services transport to hospital emergency rooms at least once a year as of March 20, 2014. This meets the criteria for a 60 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including verification of herbicide exposure and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a right hip disability, right knee disability, and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate medical opinions and failure to issue a statement of the case on these issues.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction has resulted in a loss of erectile power, but without penile deformity. The Board finds that the criteria for an initial compensable disability rating have not been met or approximated.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of a nexus between the claimed conditions and active service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective February 23, 2012. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities.