Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, loss of right kidney (due to renal cell carcinoma), bilateral upper and lower peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction as due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's claim was reopened based on new evidence.,Service connection for these conditions could not be established because the Veteran did not have presumptive exposure to herbicides in Korea.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is rated as loss of erectile power, but not a physical deformity. The claim for an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction is denied.,SMC for loss of use of a creative organ in excess of the K-1 rate is not provided as a matter of law.,Prior to November 18, 2019, residuals of prostate cancer are rated at 20 percent. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent is denied.,Since November 18, 2019, residuals of prostate cancer are rated at 40 percent. The claim for a higher rating is denied.

The Board dismissed all issues from appeal due to the Veteran's attorney withdrawing representation and expressing an intent to withdraw all issues.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for Erectile Dysfunction and also granted the claim itself, finding that the Veteran's ED was at least partly aggravated by his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension as secondary to diabetes mellitus and dismissed the claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeals for effective dates prior to April 16, 2015 have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection and ratings on multiple issues have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and CVA residuals have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.,Specifically, the Veteran was already receiving compensation for his erectile dysfunction due to loss of erectile power without associated penile deformity. His hypertension was controlled with medication and did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation. For CVA residuals, the Board found no residual disability that warranted a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for Multiple Sclerosis, Erectile Dysfunction, and Constipation secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Multiple Sclerosis.,Service connection is also granted for erectile dysfunction and constipation as they are found to be related to the service-connected multiple sclerosis.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied, while his claim for a 40 percent rating for residuals of prostate cancer (voiding dysfunction) was granted.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or any recognized exposure basis.

The appeals for earlier effective dates for service connection and disability ratings have been dismissed as the claims were satisfied by prior decisions.,The appeal for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ has also been dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and stroke disability and residuals as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The decision is based on evidence showing that these conditions are proximately due or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for further examination and development of records, particularly regarding the Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction (ED) as they are related to the Veteran's active service. An effective date of April 1, 1999, is assigned for PTSD with anxiety disorder NOS and depressive disorder NOS.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted. The skin disability of the scalp claim was withdrawn, while bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and bilateral cataracts, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were all granted. Increased ratings of 20 percent for both lower extremity peripheral neuropathies have been awarded.

The Board dismissed all claims due to the death of the appellant, as it has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these appeals at this time.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, PVD of the bilateral lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's claims were not granted as secondary to a service-connected condition or due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED), finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his ED and any of his service-connected disabilities or medications. The decision is based on the lack of competent, credible medical evidence supporting the Veteran's contention.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 10 percent, and the issues of increased ratings for diffuse sensorimotor neuropathy in both upper extremities prior to September 24, 2019 are being remanded.,For the right and left upper extremity diffuse sensorimotor neuropathy prior to September 24, 2019, the Veteran is rated at 20 percent. The issues of increased ratings for diffuse sensorimotor neuropathy in both lower extremities prior to June 22, 2017 are being remanded.