Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2017

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from maintaining substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds that TDIU is not warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a seizure disability was denied. The effective dates for the grants of service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy, erectile dysfunction (ED), and special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ were all set to July 15, 2008.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for his seizure disability was denied. The effective dates for the grants of service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy, ED, and special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ were all set to July 15, 2008.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling him for examinations to determine the severity of his service-connected disabilities and whether any new or existing disorders are related to his diabetes mellitus.

The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was caused or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension, and thus denied the claim.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, prostate cancer, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer are granted due to his exposure to herbicides during service at Ubon RTAFB in Thailand.

The Board found that the Veteran's cervical spine disability was not related to service or his service-connected lumbosacral disc disease, and denied the claim for service connection. The ED issue is remanded due to insufficient development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and higher evaluations have been denied. The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for psoriatic arthritis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and medical opinions regarding his conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of entitlement to disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, service connection for cataracts and erectile dysfunction. The Board has dismissed these matters.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, including as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus. The claim is granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical opinions and records. The issues include service connection for various disabilities and a TDIU claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and therefore denied service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and a supplemental opinion from the VA examiner.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, and the issue is dismissed.

The Veteran's skin disability (MRSA) and erectile dysfunction were not found to be related to service or any presumptive exposure, leading to a denial of the claims.

The Board found that the Veteran had in-country service in Vietnam, presumptively exposing him to herbicides. As a result, he is granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's hypertension with erectile dysfunction has been rated as 0 percent since August 2008. The evidence does not show that his diastolic pressure is predominantly 100 or more, or systolic pressure is predominantly 160 or more, despite the need for continuous medication.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development due to insufficient opinions regarding whether his acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction are caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.