Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, GERD, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, diabetic retinopathy, bladder disability / urinary frequency, skin disability of the hands and feet, and diarrhea due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, associated with his service-connected prostate cancer residuals, is not rated higher than noncompensable due to lack of evidence of a deformity of the penis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus TDIU benefits are denied.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the impact of his service-connected conditions on his ability to work.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 40 percent effective March 17, 2014. Service connection for a left lower extremity disability is granted from September 29, 2011.

The Board has decided that the claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction, as secondary to service-connected disabilities, needs further examination and evidence before a decision can be made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, and a rating of 30 percent was assigned for the period prior to June 3, 2014. The claim for an increased rating for right caliectasis is remanded.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in service, and his erectile dysfunction is found to be secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer. Both conditions are granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, GERD, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and obstructive sleep apnea have all been denied.,There is no effective date earlier than July 17, 2014 granted for any of the service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left ankle disability, diabetes mellitus, disabilities of the eye, and erectile dysfunction. The issue of service connection for residuals of a neck injury remains under review.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of SSA records.

The appellant has withdrawn her appeals regarding the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, and basal cell carcinoma. The Board dismissed these appeals as a result.

The Veteran's bilateral hip disability, GERD, and ED have been granted service connection. A 40 percent rating for a lumbar spine disability is granted effective April 23, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction claimed as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II and also denied special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, and he does not have loss of use of a creative organ due to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims of service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, right ear hearing loss, low back disability, bilateral hip condition, obstructive sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction was granted. Service connection is established for PTSD with a rating of 70 percent effective from April 9, 2014.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection and special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ due to the need for additional development regarding the claimant's identity.

The Board has ordered further development for the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than schizophrenia, increased rating for schizophrenia, and secondary service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran is also seeking a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and left knee patellar tendonitis due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's ED is caused by his service-connected conditions and the medications for those conditions.