Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2017

The Veteran's retrograde ejaculation, resulting in loss of use of a creative organ (erectile dysfunction), is proximately due to his service-connected recurrent malignant bladder tumor.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for hypertension or erectile dysfunction, as there is no evidence of an in-service incurrence and a negative nexus opinion from the VA examiner. The Veteran's current diagnoses do not support secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for his back, bilateral hip, and erectile dysfunction disabilities have been denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions. The Board also found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for secondary service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostate, bladder, bowel, erectile dysfunction, and respiratory disabilities are related to his service-connected PTSD and herbicide exposure. The VA examinations have provided sufficient medical opinions supporting these determinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient development regarding exposure to Agent Orange and treatment records from San Diego Naval Hospital.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, left carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy of the left foot, and increased ratings for right femur fracture, right knee degenerative joint disease, and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and incontinence were the result of surgeries performed by VA, but these additional disabilities are not compensable under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 because they were reasonably foreseeable outcomes of the procedures.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II with hypertension and erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not show that his diabetes required regulation of activities to manage it.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depression with anxiety, ischemic heart disease, type II diabetes mellitus, right leg peripheral arterial disease, peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's arthritis, including generalized arthritis and/or chronic pain syndrome/myofascial syndrome, was not shown to be related to service or a service-connected disability.,There is no evidence of erectile dysfunction during service. The Veteran's current penis deformity with erectile dysfunction is not linked to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records, including VA examination reports.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II does not require regulation of activities and therefore a rating in excess of 20 percent is not warranted. The Board also found no separate compensable ratings for erectile dysfunction or diabetic retinopathy.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment, as his physical limitations are manageable in a sedentary job environment.

The Board denied accrued benefits to the appellant as she is not considered a child for purposes of accrued benefits and did not pay any last sickness expenses. The appellant was reimbursed for burial costs, making her ineligible for such benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and a back condition. The Veteran now has diagnosed conditions that are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or causal link to his military service.,For the entire period on appeal, the Veteran's urinary frequency did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's PTSD and vascular dementia are rated at 70 percent, hypertension is not compensable, diabetes mellitus is not service connected due to lack of exposure to herbicides, erectile dysfunction is secondary to hypertension, cardiomyopathy with CAD and peripheral neuropathy of the legs do not meet criteria for service connection, and obstructive sleep apnea does not warrant a rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records review to properly adjudicate his service connection claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right shoulder strain and DJD, postoperative prostate cancer, residuals of appendix surgery with scars, and erectile dysfunction, are rated at 90 percent combined. The Board finds that these conditions render the Veteran unemployable due to their severity and impact on his ability to work.