Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right knee disability was denied, and the effective date for the increase in disability is set at April 30, 2013. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Cataracts, Erectile Dysfunction, Peripheral Neuropathy of Bilateral Hands, Peripheral Neuropathy of Bilateral Feet, and Hypertension have all been denied as there is no direct evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's left knee disorder and erectile dysfunction are service-connected, but the right knee disorder, cervical spine disorder, bilateral hearing loss, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma are not.,Service connection is granted for erectile dysfunction as secondary to hypertension. The other conditions remain denied.,There is no evidence of a current cystalgia (pain in the bladder) disability, so service connection is denied.,The Veteran's right knee disorder, cervical spine disorder, bilateral hearing loss, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma are not service-connected.,Service connection for the cervical spine disorder is granted as it is related to a low back disorder. The other conditions remain denied.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss due to inservice noise exposure. The other conditions remain denied.,Service connection is granted for bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma due to inservice noise exposure. The other conditions remain denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to physical and mental impairments, which has been granted for special monthly compensation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence. The claims of service connection for other disabilities remain remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for right great toe disorder and lumbar spine disorder. The claims for residuals of a head injury, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, hematuria, erectile dysfunction, right shoulder strain, and bilateral restless leg syndrome have been denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus II with correctable early renal disease, erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy is currently rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is currently rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is currently rated at 10 percent.,The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for ED, but denied the claim for service connection for right ear hearing loss. The case is remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's ED.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction due to diabetes mellitus II and/or hypertension and an atherosclerosis disease, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is currently rated noncompensable, but a compensable rating is not warranted as the condition is controlled by medication.,The Veteran's right thigh abscess is currently rated 10 percent and no higher. The evidence does not support an increased rating due to lack of severe pain or involvement of multiple scars.,DMII has been rated at 20 percent, but no higher. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no indication of regulation of activities.,Diabetic nephropathy has been rated at 30 percent and no higher. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of definite decrease in kidney function or hypertension with diastolic pressure predominantly 120 or more.,Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is currently rated 20 percent, but no higher. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as symptoms do not approximate at least moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.,Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is currently rated 20 percent, but no higher. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as symptoms do not approximate at least moderately severe incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerve.,Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity with femoral nerve involvement is currently rated 20 percent, but no higher. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as symptoms do not approximate at least severe incomplete paralysis.,Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity with femoral nerve involvement is currently rated 20 percent, but no higher. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as symptoms do not approximate at least severe incomplete paralysis.,Parkinson's disease with tremor, muscle rigidity and stiffness of the right upper extremity and diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been rated 40 percent, but no higher. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of moderate incomplete paralysis in a major extremity.,Left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is currently rated 20 percent, but no higher. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as symptoms do not approximate at least moderate incomplete paralysis.,Loss of automatic movements has been rated 10 percent, but no higher. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of more than incomplete moderate paralysis.,Loss of smell due to Parkinson's disease is currently rated noncompensable as there is no indication of complete loss of smell.,Speech changes have been rated 10 percent, but no higher. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as symptoms do not approximate severe paralysis.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for low back disability is denied.,The petition to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for tuberculosis is denied.,The petition to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C is granted. Service connection for hepatitis C is denied.,A disability manifested by cramps in the thighs and legs has not been established.,Service connection for a hammertoe of the right foot has not been established.,Allergic rhinitis did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service.,Hypertension did not have its onset in service; did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period; and is not otherwise related to service.,Erectile dysfunction did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service.,A prostate disorder did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service.,Toenail fungus did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service.,An acquired psychiatric disability, including depression, did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a depressive disorder, but denied service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for higher staged initial ratings for residuals of prostate cancer with voiding and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and ED, finding that the conditions did not manifest within one year of discharge and were not related to service-connected IHD.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his employability.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the other claims due to insufficient evidence on their merits.

The Veteran's appeal for hypertension was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claim.,The Veteran's appeals for hepatitis C and PTSD were also dismissed as he withdrew them prior to a decision being made.,The application to reopen claims for an acquired psychiatric disability (dysthymic disorder) and erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Veteran's cerebrovascular accident and chronic headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected COPD with left pleural reaction and bronchial asthma. The Veteran's sleep apnea, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease, and status post myocardial infarction with coronary artery disease are also granted as secondary to his service-connected COPD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and prostate cancer are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service. Service connection is also granted for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities associated with diabetes mellitus, type II, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected diabetes.