Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is currently rated as noncompensable, and his left knee disability is rated at 20 percent. The Board has remanded the case for further development.,For the period on appeal, the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent for the left knee disability have not been met. A separate 10 percent rating for painful motion of the left knee due to osteoarthritis is warranted.

The Board denied an increased disability rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected diabetes mellitus, finding that the Veteran's diabetes required only restricted diet and one or more daily injections of insulin with oral hypoglycemic agents during the appeal period. The evidence did not show regulation of activities due to diabetes symptoms.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not manifested by deformity of the penis, and therefore does not warrant a compensable rating.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II requires only restricted diet, insulin, and an oral hypoglycemic agent, but did not require any regulation of activities. Therefore, a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease are found to be related to service, with the Board finding that the evidence raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating prior to March 22, 2012 was denied. From March 22, 2012 to July 18, 2017, he received a 40 percent rating, which is the maximum allowed under the applicable diagnostic codes.,Since July 18, 2017, his disability has been rated at 60 percent. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no evidence of penile deformity. His claim for a higher rating for tinnitus was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and an inadequate examination. The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of inguinal hernia surgery is being reviewed with additional development.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and disability ratings related to various knee conditions due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for type II diabetes mellitus prior to November 19, 2014 was denied. The Veteran also had a separate claim for erectile dysfunction associated with his service-connected diabetes that was denied.,The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to November 19, 2014 was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of recent VA examination and incomplete medical records. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities may require aid and attendance, but further evaluation is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding it is due to the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder. However, service connection for hypertension was denied as there was no evidence of its onset during or within a year after service and no medical opinion linking it to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a genitourinary disability and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ, making the appeals moot.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction, gastrointestinal disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension, right ankle disorder, cold injury residuals in the lower extremities, low back disability, and heart disability due to incomplete service records.,The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder and sleep apnea are being remanded as they may be related to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board also directed that an opinion should be obtained on whether the Veteran’s hypertension is secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.,The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for cold injury residuals in the lower extremities and right ankle disorder are being remanded as they may be related to his service-connected low back disability. The Board also directed that an opinion should be obtained on whether the Veteran’s heart disability is secondary to his hypertension.,The Veteran's claims of entitlement to a higher rating for right shoulder bursitis and degenerative joint disease prior to December 27, 2019, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter are being remanded due to incomplete service records. The Board directed that an examination should be obtained to estimate the functional loss during flare-ups.,The Veteran's claims for heart disability and hypertension are also being remanded as they may be related to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records from private doctors. The Veteran is asked to provide complete addresses for Dr. Ahn, Dr. Chinn, and Dr. Lederer so VA can obtain their treatment records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and numbness of fingertips (neurological symptoms). The claim for GERD is remanded due to a lack of recent treatment records. Headaches are also remanded, as the Veteran was referred to outside neurology. Joint pain is remanded because the examiner did not establish a link between current joint pain and service.,The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and numbness of fingertips (neurological symptoms). The claim for GERD is remanded due to a lack of recent treatment records. Headaches are also remanded, as the Veteran was referred to outside neurology. Joint pain is remanded because the examiner did not establish a link between current joint pain and service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of records.

The Veteran's claims for diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, prostate disorder, and ED were denied as they are not related to service.,The Veteran's claims for cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, right foot disorder, and left foot disorder were also denied as they are not related to service.

The Veteran was found to be unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly PTSD, which prevented him from performing the physical demands of his job as a corrections officer. The TDIU is granted for the period from November 8, 2011 to May 1, 2012.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and TDIU have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for chronic bronchitis or service connection for CAD or ED as secondary to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The other issues on appeal have been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) due to his service-connected orthopedic disabilities and medication taken for those conditions. The case is returned for further development, including a new VA examination.