Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II does not require regulation of activities and has not resulted in episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring one or more hospitalizations per year. The current 20 percent rating for diabetes mellitus is appropriate as it takes into account the Veteran's diabetic retinopathy.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of osteomyelitis or valvular heart disease. The VA examinations did not provide sufficient information to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss and erectile dysfunction are related to service.

The Veteran's digestive system disability, including his liver tumor with IBS, is rated at 30 percent effective January 15, 2015. His hyperlipidemia and hypertension are not service-connected.

The Veteran seeks an initial rating of 20 percent for the service-connected erectile dysfunction. The case is REMANDED to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) as there are procedural issues and a need for additional examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II (DM), and erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to DM. Tinnitus is presumed due to in-service acoustic trauma. Diabetes mellitus type II (DM) is presumed due to herbicide exposure during service. Erectile dysfunction is found to be caused by DM.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are granted as they are found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current chronic sleep disorder and therefore, service connection for a sleep disorder is denied. The VA examiner found no evidence of erectile dysfunction due to or related to his PTSD.

The Veteran's diabetes with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 20 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not require regulation of activities or demonstrate episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring hospitalization.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are associated with voiding dysfunction requiring changing of absorbent pads five times daily, warranting a rating higher than 40 percent.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for renal cell carcinoma. The evidence suggests that it may be related to hepatitis B.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer. The TDIU issue is being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II with related disabilities is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a stomach disability, respiratory disability, or erectile dysfunction that is service-connected. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction were first filed on October 20, 2011. The Board has determined that an earlier effective date is not warranted as the claim was received within one year of discharge.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was not shown to have manifested during active military service or within one year of separation, and is not etiologically related to service.,The Veteran's testicular condition did not manifest during active military service or within one year of separation, is not etiologically related to service, and is not caused by a service-connected disability. The shortness of breath was not shown to have manifested during active military service or within one year of separation, is not etiologically related to asbestos exposure in service, and is not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's swollen right leg and left leg are considered acute symptoms of right heart failure which resolves with diuretics.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus, type II, is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board found that the evidence did not demonstrate a physical deformity of the penis necessary for a compensable rating under DC 7522.,Service connection has been established for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was linked to his in-service stressors involving fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the current nature and severity of his hypertension and the etiology of his erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is found to be the cause of his erectile dysfunction. The Veteran also meets criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate opinions and missing records. The issues include service connection for various conditions, including left foot disability, right knee disability, epistaxis, facial injury, sleep apnea, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, thus the claim for TDIU is denied.