Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected diabetes, PTSD, or alcohol dependence caused or aggravated his erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed. The Board granted a TDIU rating effective April 11, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus II was denied. The RO granted service connection for diabetic nephropathy to include hypertension associated with DM II, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, erectile dysfunction, and entitlement to special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records. The TDIU claim is also raised.

The case is being remanded due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or contributed to his death, and because of the pending issue of an effective date prior to June 25, 2012, for TDIU on substitution.

The Veteran's right and left knee braces are not service-connected disabilities, so he is not eligible for a clothing allowance.,The Veteran’s low back brace was found to not cause wear and tear on his clothing based on the VHA Handbook 1173.15.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder and other service-connected conditions have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a TDIU rating. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to July 6, 2015 is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction) have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the severity of his PTSD symptoms.

The Veteran's rating for urinary incontinence was reduced from 100% to 60%, effective June 1, 2016. The appeal is denied as the Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating since he has no renal dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, which may be related to his service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder or medication for that condition.

The Veteran is prevented from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities, and tinnitus. The Board finds that the Veteran's conditions prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and glaucoma. These claims are being remanded for further development.

The appeal regarding tinnitus is dismissed. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected ischemic heart disease.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional evidence and a physical examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and erectile dysfunction due to insufficient medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease (formerly claimed as heart problem) have been granted due to exposure to an herbicide agent. However, the claim for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus is denied.,Service connection has also been denied for basal-cell skin cancer and bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and ischemic heart disease are presumed to have been caused by herbicide exposure during service.,Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction are found to be secondary to the service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Veteran's high cholesterol was not found to be a disability for VA compensation purposes.,Diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, high blood pressure, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral hands and feet were not service-connected as they did not manifest during active service or within one year of separation, nor are they causally related to his active service.

The Veteran's scleroderma and related conditions are granted service connection.,The Veteran's basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis are also granted service connection.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for peripheral and polyneuropathy was granted, with secondary service connection established.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction due to service-connected diabetic peripheral neuropathy was also granted.