Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2017

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, secondary to prostate cancer surgery are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of erectile dysfunction or attention deficit disorder, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing at the RO in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, dizzy spells, chronic memory loss, erectile dysfunction (ED), and intestinal disorder have been granted. The claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for left wrist strain with ganglion remains pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's left knee disability did not warrant a higher rating than the current 10 percent assigned prior to August 10, 2010. The claim for an increased rating was denied.

The Veteran's service connection for coronary artery disease was granted, and a rating of 30 percent was assigned effective from November 22, 2010. The appeal is also granted for the earlier effective date for left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and associated erectile dysfunction have not met the criteria for a higher initial rating. The peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities has also not met the criteria for a higher initial rating.

The Board has found the opinions provided insufficient to decide the appeal and requires an addendum opinion from a VA clinician regarding the relationship between the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and his service-connected diabetes mellitus II.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for erectile dysfunction and scar of the lumbar spine, status post surgery have been denied. The remaining claims have been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction were not incurred or aggravated during service, and there is no evidence of a nexus to his service-connected disabilities. As such, service connection for these conditions cannot be established.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, claimed as secondary to medication used as treatment for a service-connected disability, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection and that there is no credible evidence linking the erectile dysfunction to active service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his lumbar spine disability, left hip arthritis, and erectile dysfunction. The VA will need to ensure all relevant records are obtained from SSA.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records, scheduling VA examinations to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's eye condition(s), erectile dysfunction, and back condition, and readjudicating the claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and SMC were granted effective May 13, 2011. The Board found that an earlier effective date is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction had its onset during his military service and grants service connection for this condition. For coronary artery disease, the Board finds insufficient evidence to establish a direct relationship with service or secondary to service-connected peripheral vascular disease.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for various conditions, including generalized joint pain, right and left knee disorders, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, urinary disorder, warts, neuropathy of the extremities, high blood pressure, and erectile dysfunction. The appeals were decided on a direct service connection basis.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer and its residuals due to exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty at Korat RTAFB. The presumption of service connection applies as the Veteran's disability manifests to a degree of at least 10 percent following such exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the loss of use of both lower extremities, blindness, or other conditions that would qualify him for specially adapted housing or a special home adaption grant.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not shown to have manifested during active service, developed as a result of an event, injury, or disease during active service, or to be due to or aggravated by service-connected PTSD. Therefore, the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, diabetic retinopathy, and hypertension, finding that these conditions were not related to his military service or exposure to herbicides.