Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's tinnitus is related to service exposure, and the Board grants service connection.,The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is presumed due to his Vietnam-era service, and the Board grants service connection.,There is insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran has bilateral hearing loss or its etiology.,The claim for erectile dysfunction is remanded as it may be related to ischemic heart disease.,The Veteran's nervous tremors are remanded due to lack of clarity in the medical records and need for further examination.,The Veteran's neuropathy of the lower extremities is remanded for a determination on its etiology, including potential connection to service exposure.,The Veteran's memory loss is remanded as it needs clarification regarding its relationship to service.

The Veteran's GERD, UDD, and right index trigger finger conditions have been granted increased ratings. The ED condition remains at a non-compensable rating. Effective April 9, 2017, the Veteran is now eligible for a 30% disability rating for his UDD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed erectile dysfunction is caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. As a result, the claim for secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction as secondary to type 2 diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Vietnam is presumed.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, but has remanded them due to the need for additional evidence regarding in-service chemical exposure and psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II due to conflicting evidence and a need for further clarification.

The Veteran's right knee DJD has been established through service connection and is considered for compensation.,New evidence received supports reopening of claims for right wrist condition, DMII (diabetes mellitus type II), and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is denied as not related to his in-service exposure to ionizing radiation.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is denied as not related to his service-connected colon cancer.,The Veteran's lymph node disability is denied as not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, posttraumatic stress disorder, hypertension, a respiratory disorder, and erectile dysfunction have all been granted. The Veteran served in the Republic of Vietnam and is presumed to have been exposed to herbicide agents during his service. His current diagnoses are consistent with these presumptions.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. The Veteran's diabetic retinopathy claim is denied due to lack of evidence. CAD, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and upper extremity peripheral neuropathy claims are remanded for further evaluation. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) is granted.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, hyperlipidemia, cerebrovascular accident, erectile dysfunction (secondary to prostate cancer), urinary incontinence (secondary to prostate cancer), hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been withdrawn.,The Veteran does not have current diagnoses of erectile dysfunction or urinary incontinence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional medical records and examinations. The issues include service connection for bilateral foot disabilities, erectile dysfunction, and right knee and hypertension ratings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, and right lower extremity diabetic neuropathy were denied. Service connection was granted for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes, but denied for left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction (ED), peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and depression as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. The claims are being remanded due to the need for medical nexus opinions regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's increased ratings for lumbar disc disease, right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction have been denied.,A TDIU has been granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of narcolepsy and remanded several other issues including sleep apnea, hypertension, hepatitis C, chronic kidney disease, erectile dysfunction, enlarged prostate gland, thyroid dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction due to potential issues with causation. The TDIU claim is also raised as a component of the rating appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to cause or aggravate his headaches, which are granted as a separate disability. The other conditions have not been linked to service.

The Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, resulting in the denial of his TDIU claim from July 1, 2013.