Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Board has denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, infertility, porphyria cutanea tarda, skin cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as these conditions are not related to service or any incident of active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for higher initial disability ratings for the service-connected thoracolumbar scoliosis, cervical spondylosis, esophageal reflux, erectile dysfunction, and testiculitis has been dismissed.,Higher initial disability ratings have been granted for hypertension (10 percent) and varicose veins of both legs (20 percent).

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral ankle disabilities, PTSD as secondary to military sexual trauma, and erectile dysfunction. However, it denied these claims on their merits.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for erectile dysfunction and diabetic polyneuropathy of the lower extremities have been denied as there is no evidence of penile deformity or significant impairment in muscle atrophy, reflexes, or sensation that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for diabetes mellitus and his right and left lower extremity disorders are unrelated to service. The claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and tension headaches were not incurred during active duty or related to his service-connected residuals of nasopharyngeal lymphoepithelioma radiation and chemotherapy. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetic nephropathy, PTSD, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Veteran's skin disorder claim has been reopened, but service connection is not granted. The gastrointestinal disorder and psychiatric disorders claims are pending. Service connection for erectile dysfunction and arthritis of the feet have also been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction claims are inextricably intertwined due to the pre-existence of the condition during his second period of service. The case is therefore being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is rated at 70 percent disabling effective May 31, 2011. He was granted a TDIU based on PTSD from that date.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA examinations and medical records.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular criteria prior to January 5, 2011. Effective from that date, he met the schedular criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus, a right foot condition (sciatica), and erectile dysfunction. The conditions are all considered to be related to the Veteran's active service.,Service connection was also granted for the Veteran's right foot condition as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine sprain. Service connection for erectile dysfunction was granted based on its onset during service.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date for the Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder from August 26, 1980. The issues of entitlement to a separate disability rating for deformity of vertebral body and erectile dysfunction as well as the issue of an earlier effective date for generalized anxiety disorder are addressed.

The Veteran's ED is secondary to his service-connected diabetes. However, the Board finds that he does not have a diagnosis of congestive heart failure and his currently diagnosed aortic stenosis was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes.,The Veteran's kidney disease, hyperparathyroidism, and polyneuropathy are all secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for chronic diarrhea, erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and a back disorder. The evidence now shows that these conditions are related to service or can be attributed to in-service events.

The Veteran's claim for reopening service connection for a bilateral knee condition is granted. Service connection for the right knee disability is denied, but he receives a compensable rating of 20% for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of erectile dysfunction before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was dismissed due to his death.