Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy of the sciatic nerve, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction) precluded him from engaging in substantially gainful employment that is consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability was denied in July 2013, but no new and material evidence has been received since then.,The Veteran's nuclear sclerotic cataracts are not related to his diabetes mellitus, type II.,The effective date for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is denied as it was received after one year from discharge.,Diabetic nephropathy was first diagnosed on January 2, 2013, and its effective date is denied as it was not received within a year of diagnosis.,Left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy were all granted on July 26, 2011.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction was granted as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II, effective July 26, 2011.,SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied prior to July 26, 2011.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, does not meet the criteria for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction began during active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and PTSD, with a rating of 70 percent effective June 3, 2014. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not service-connected, but he has been granted a TDIU due to his PTSD. Bilateral hearing loss and residuals of a traumatic brain injury are remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and clarification, including service connection claims due to Agent Orange exposure, a new examination for PTSD, and additional treatment records for hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased rating due to additional development being needed. Obesity is not a disability subject to service connection, but may be secondary to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's MDD is rated at 70 percent. Additional VA examinations are required to determine if obesity is caused or aggravated by his service-connected back disability, and if so, whether DM, ED, gout, or sleep apnea are also caused or aggravated by obesity.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and erectile dysfunction are all found to be related to his service-connected PTSD.,An effective date of March 16, 2017 is granted for the assignment of a 70 percent disability rating for posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for hypertension was improper and has granted restoration. The issues of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and a heart disability, both claimed as secondary to hypertension, are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unresolved issues regarding his TBI, OSA, surgically-repaired hernia, right knee disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The VA is instructed to obtain treatment records, schedule examinations, and determine the nature and extent of residuals from in-service TBIs, etiology of sleep apnea, relationship between current abdominal hernia and service, potential for right knee disability related to service, and whether erectile dysfunction is related to service.

The Veteran's ED is being remanded for a new examination to determine the current level of severity, including any associated deformity of the penis.

The Board has remanded the case due to inextricably intertwined issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction and diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being examined again to determine if it is secondary to his acquired psychiatric disorder or medications used to treat it.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities, as well as service connection for erectile dysfunction. The decision is based on the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, Schnitzler syndrome, and prostate cancer. The claims for colon cancer, Peyronie's disease, residuals of lymph node removal, and an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction are withdrawn.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for erectile dysfunction and lymphedema in the right and left lower extremities are being remanded due to a lack of recent VA examinations.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and stroke, as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II. The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed.,A new and material evidence claim for diabetes mellitus, type II, has also been denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, depression, is granted service connection. Service connection for a skin condition and loss of jaw bone are remanded due to lack of VA examination. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is also remanded.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is presumed due to herbicide exposure in Thailand. Service connection is granted for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and chronic kidney condition as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected due to noise exposure in service.,There is no evidence of toenail fungus during or after service, and the claim for this condition is denied.,Diabetes mellitus was not noted in service and did not manifest within one year of separation. The claim for diabetes mellitus is denied.,Erectile dysfunction was not diagnosed in service or post-service. The claim for erectile dysfunction is denied.,Hypertension was not diagnosed in service or post-service. The claim for hypertension is denied.,The Veteran's scar residual from right breast surgery is granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is not considered incurred in or aggravated by active service, and the claim for service connection is denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) is remanded as there are new stressor allegations that need to be evaluated.