Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2017

The Board has determined that service connection is warranted for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.,Service connection was not granted for a chronic fatigue disorder as there is no evidence of record supporting such a claim.

The Veteran seeks service connection for various conditions, including ischemic heart disease and type II diabetes mellitus, all claimed as due to herbicide exposure. The Board is remanding the case for further development regarding herbicide exposure at Takhli RTAFB in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify possible herbicide exposure in Thailand and to address inconsistencies in the Veteran's statements.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since November 1, 2009.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II and granted it as the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether the disability is related to the service-connected condition.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction has been rated at 20 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7913.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have met the schedular criteria for TDIU from March 25, 2005 to April 1, 2008 and since April 1, 2013. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy were granted, with effective dates of June 12, 2015.,A factually ascertainable increase in severity of the Veteran's service-connected bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is noted in the Disability Benefits Questionnaire received on June 12, 2015.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not service connected and therefore denied his claims for service connection and special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, claimed as secondary to PTSD with anxiety and MDD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction were not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor are they proximately due to a service-connected condition. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities, and hypertension are rated as 60 percent disabling. The Veteran's stomach ulcers are not service connected.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the current severity of the Veteran's post-operative residuals of hydrocelectomy and the etiology of his erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as there is no valid Notice of Disagreement or substantive appeal filed for the issues of increased ratings for bilateral cortical cataracts, diabetes mellitus type 2 with hypertension and erectile dysfunction (ED), and paranoid schizophrenia.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted TDIU for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicides and/or chemicals. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for cardiovascular disorder, diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's combined rating is 40 percent due to multiple lower extremity conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's appeals were denied for higher ratings for diabetes mellitus with hypertension and erectile dysfunction, coronary artery disease prior to May 12, 2011, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity. The claims are based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone did not prevent him from maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to May 30, 2014.