Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, effective September 29, 2009. Service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus has been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and its impact on his penile health.

The Veteran's application for a clothing allowance for his left knee brace was denied because the evidence did not document continued use of the device, including no sign of recent maintenance or replacement.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claims for service connection for a skin rash of the neck. The new evidence includes medical records showing longstanding symptoms and a possible relationship to service.,The Veteran's claims for left and right knee disabilities are remanded as there is an indication that they may be related to service, but further examination is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus type 2, and granted initial ratings of 20 percent for diabetic polyneuropathy of the left lower extremity and right lower extremity.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction as it is not proximately due to or the result of, or aggravated beyond its natural progression by a service-connected heart condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction needs to be evaluated further due to insufficient information provided by a previous VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and TDIU is granted due to the combined effect of PTSD and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, bilateral cataracts, and lipodystrophy due to insulin is currently rated at 20% but the Veteran contends he should be rated higher. The Board finds a remand necessary for another VA examination to determine if the Veteran requires regulation of activities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board finds that he is entitled to TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephrolithiasis, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity are being remanded as there is no current diagnosis in the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic nephrolithiasis is being remanded as there is no current diagnosis in the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is being remanded as there is no current diagnosis in the record.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction associated with residuals of prostate adenocarcinoma is being remanded due to outstanding VA records from his wife and need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of prostate adenocarcinoma, evaluated as 20 percent disabling is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent prior to March 13, 2012 and in excess of 20 percent thereafter for diabetes mellitus is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy for the right upper extremity is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy for the left upper extremity is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being remanded as there are outstanding records from his wife and need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for major depressive disorder associated with residuals of prostate adenocarcinoma is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and review of recent hospitalization records.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is being remanded as there are no current audiometric findings in the record.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension (high blood pressure) is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of his medication.

The Veteran's non-insulin diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 20 percent and the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased rating of PTSD, service connection for erectile dysfunction, and service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of updated medical records and need for further examinations.

The appeal of service connection for malaise and fatigue, independent of service-connected CAD, is denied.,Service connection for hypertension secondary to coronary artery disease (CAD) is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete evaluations and need for additional development, including obtaining in-service hospitalization records and conducting further examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer aggravated his ED.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be a result of his service-connected anxiety disorder, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and depressive disorder, rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to August 28, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and GERD, as well as entitlement to SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, are denied. The claim for hernia disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected coronary heart disease.