Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and disability ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Veteran is granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD from December 28, 2007 to May 8, 2013.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been denied as the new evidence received does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims, and there is no clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut the presumption of soundness for pre-existing disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development of his claims, including a VA examination to assess the current nature and severity of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss and increased evaluations for diabetes mellitus. The claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted, but only as secondary to diabetes mellitus and/or PTSD.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 20 percent and the Board denied a higher rating. Separate ratings for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are granted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is rated at 20 percent, and his peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities are each rated at 20 percent from May 9, 2012. The Veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is aggravated by medications taken for the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease. The claim of service connection for chronic renal failure remains pending and requires an addendum opinion to address whether it was caused or aggravated by diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for anxiety disorder, left knee disability, and erectile dysfunction due to lack of proper VCAA notice.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction and diabetes mellitus, type II due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand. The case is being referred back to VA for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction was denied, and the Board found that there is no evidence of penile deformity. The Veteran's asthma claim has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for high blood pressure/hypertension and erectile dysfunction due to Agent Orange exposure or medications for PTSD. The Veteran needs to provide private medical records, including a diagnosis of erectile dysfunction, and a VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is denied as there are no manifestations that warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been denied. The initial compensable rating for ingrown toenail, right great toe is denied. The heart disability claim has not met the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating. Erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. Effective dates prior to May 23, 2011 are not granted for service connection of hypertension, allergic conjunctivitis, erectile dysfunction, ingrown toenail right great toe, and heart disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his stroke residuals and diabetes, necessitate regular aid and attendance due to his inability to perform daily activities.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is rated at 20 percent, and the ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The DJD of the left knee is also rated at 30 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and whether it is caused or aggravated by any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction due to outstanding SSA records, VA treatment records needed, and an examination required.

The Board restored service connection for diabetes, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, and discontinued compensation for erectile dysfunction. Service connection for mesothelioma is remanded due to lack of clear and unmistakable evidence.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board has found that it does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran’s ED is currently rated at 0 percent and the Board has found no evidence of external or internal deformity warranting a higher rating.,The Veteran's heart disease is currently rated at 60 percent, but the Board has found that his condition may have worsened since the last examination. He is also rated at 40 percent for each leg due to arteriosclerosis obliterans and claudication.