Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD was denied. The RO granted service connection for PTSD on February 9, 2018.,The Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction were both rated as noncompensable under their respective diagnostic codes.

The Board has dismissed the appeals because the appellant died before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure, and he is also awarded special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bloody diarrhea, nausea, and digestive and abdominal pains are symptoms of his service-connected ulcerative colitis and non-service-connected pancreatitis. Therefore, these conditions do not constitute a disability for which service connection benefits may be granted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service connected. The respiratory condition, lumbar spine condition, right leg condition, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, and headaches are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, finding that the Veteran did not have a current disability related to his active duty service or any presumptive exposure. The Board also found no direct link between the disabilities and service-connected conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to incomplete information and records. The Veteran is required to provide copies of his Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits records.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete development and requests for a medical opinion on whether erectile dysfunction is related to service or secondary to hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction have been denied as there is no evidence of a direct relationship to his active service, including exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder has been reopened. The Board found that the evidence received since the last final denial is sufficient to reopen the claim, but did not reach a decision on whether service connection should be granted due to the remanded nature of the case.

The Veteran's migraine headaches were granted service connection as they began during active service.,Service connection was denied for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction (claimed secondary to prostate cancer), hypothyroidism, and depression.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the previously denied claims for service connection for a left toe proximal phalangeal fracture and erectile dysfunction (impotence) is granted. The claim for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for clothing allowances for sensory aids and a back brace used for service-connected disabilities were denied as there was no evidence of wear and tear on the clothing.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to radiation exposure, as well as other disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, bilateral ankle disability, bilateral knee disability, low back disability, erectile dysfunction (secondary to PTSD), and headaches (secondary to PTSD) are not related to service. The claims for these conditions have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was denied as not related to service.,A 70% disability rating for PTSD from January 3, 2013 to February 10, 2018 was granted. However, a higher rating is denied beginning February 10, 2018.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The Board has ordered additional examinations and remands for the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating as he does not require insulin or regulation of activities.,The Veteran has erectile dysfunction secondary to his diabetes mellitus. However, there is no deformity of the penis.