Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, type II is denied.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (claimed as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus) is not granted. The request to reopen the claim of service connection for this condition is also denied.,Service connection for tinnitus is denied.,Service connection for multiple sclerosis is denied.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied.,Service connection for a low back disability is denied.,Service connection for a skin condition is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied. The right wrist fracture residuals claim was not granted, and the costochondritis and erectile dysfunction claims resulted in initial non-compensable ratings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction have been denied. The cervical spine, lumbar spine, bilateral shoulder arthritis, right hip arthritis, right knee arthritis, and bilateral ankle arthritis claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's vocal cord disability and kidney disease are denied as not related to service or secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease.,Service connection for COPD, erectile dysfunction, and hypothyroidism is denied as these conditions did not begin during service or are not related to a service-connected condition.,Coronary artery disease is rated at 30% from September 11, 2001 to August 7, 2002, 60% from December 1, 2002 to May 24, 2004, and 30% thereafter. The Veteran's PTSD rating is denied as not meeting the criteria for a higher rating.,The effective date for service connection of mycosis fungoides was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus, and bilateral diabetic retinopathy. Service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity and left lower extremity is also granted.,Service connection for a bilateral eye disability other than diabetic retinopathy (residuals of retinal detachment and cataracts with pseudophakia) remains pending.

The Board has added new evidence to the record and finds that remand is necessary for further development on multiple service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for depression due to new and material evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claim is now reopened, but a VA examination is needed to determine if the depression is related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability have been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of these issues.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board has requested a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected erectile dysfunction, which is associated with his prostate cancer.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction has been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral cataracts have been dismissed as the evidence does not support a finding of service connection on any basis.,Service connection has been granted for unspecified depressive disorder secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus. The appeal for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is dismissed.,Ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a TDIU effective from May 25, 2012.

The Board denied all claims for increased ratings as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is denied as he does not have a current disability recognized for VA purposes.,The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for erectile dysfunction, residuals of failed ileoanal reservoir, and PTSD are all denied due to lack of causation by VA care or treatment.,The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of recurrent ventral hernia repair is denied as there was no additional disability caused by VA care or treatment.,Service connection for PTSD is remanded, indicating further development may be needed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and new issues have been remanded due to the need for updated VA examination records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the physical loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands or feet, nor ankylosis of his knees or hips. Therefore, he does not qualify for eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and/or adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's low back disability and several other conditions are denied service connection. The remaining claims for unspecified depressive disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, GERD, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for thoracic spine disability is denied. Initial compensable ratings are denied for erectile dysfunction and headaches, and effective dates prior to August 31, 2010 are denied for cervical spine disability, ED, and headaches.

The Veteran's diabetes and erectile dysfunction are service-connected, but his tuberculosis claim requires further examination. The rating for diabetes remains at 20 percent, and SMC for erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Board is unable to determine if the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during his service at Eglin AFB in 1964 or 1965, and thus cannot decide on the merits of the claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart disorder, erectile dysfunction, and left eye disorder. The case is being remanded to attempt verification of exposure.