Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the evaluations for diabetes mellitus, type II, with diabetic retinopathy and erectile dysfunction, as well as left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's CAD and type II diabetes mellitus are not service-connected as they were not shown to be related to his military service.,Erectile dysfunction is not found to be caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that a new examination is necessary for the Veteran's PTSD and diabetes mellitus, type II claims due to lack of recent medical evidence. The erectile dysfunction claim will be addressed in conjunction with the diabetes mellitus claim.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2 with hypertension, atherosclerotic vascular disease of the carotid arteries and erectile dysfunction is currently rated as 20 percent disabling. The Board finds no evidence to support an increased rating for this condition or any other service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, a left knee disability, and cystitis by history (claimed as hematuria) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active service. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus claim is also being remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it was not incurred in or related to his active service and is not causally related to or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, bilateral upper and lower peripheral neuropathy, and impaired vision (claimed as erectile dysfunction) have been granted. The conditions are presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service.

The Board finds the evidence is evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment, thus granting a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of whether extraschedular TDIU should be granted.

The Veteran's nephrolithiasis, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral hearing loss have been rated based on their service-connected nature. The initial compensable ratings for these conditions have been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and ED are being remanded due to the need for additional development including examinations and issuance of a SOC.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in service, and to obtain all outstanding VA treatment records. The claims for service connection will be remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound is denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's jaw disability, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability, orthostatic hypotension (claimed as a seizure disorder), erectile dysfunction (claimed as impotency), and gastrointestinal disorder. The effective date is not specified.

The Board found that the Veteran's prostate cancer and residuals are not related to his in-service exposure to ionizing radiation, and thus service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and hypertension are not related to his service, including exposure to herbicides during service. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and determining if appropriate VA examinations are necessary. The claims will be adjudicated under a direct theory of service connection if the Veteran submits evidence indicating that his disorders were caused by presumed exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and his new and material evidence claims have not been successful. His erectile dysfunction is currently rated as noncompensable. The Veteran's Hepatitis C claim has no relationship to service, and his eye disorder claim was found to be unrelated to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent from September 4, 2007. The combined rating of his service-connected disabilities (PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction) meets the threshold percentage rating standards to be considered for individual unemployability under VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or coronary artery disease, and thus denied the claim for service connection.