Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. However, the evidence does not support a finding that ED is related to his service or any service-connected condition.

The Board denied service connection for prostate disorder, erectile dysfunction, and tinnitus. The claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine and bilateral hearing loss were also denied. New and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are of such nature and severity as to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to the need for an etiological opinion regarding his detached retina and hearing loss, as well as issues related to his diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and peripheral arterial disease has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetic retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction as they are not related to service or secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as he does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected erectile dysfunction and testicular pain.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he is satisfied with the 20 percent rating awarded for residuals of a cervical spine fracture.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to care for his daily needs or protect himself from the hazards of his environment, such that he requires the regular aid and attendance of another person. He does not have loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet or hands, nor ankylosis of one or both knees or hips due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is eligible for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing and necessary adaptive equipment due to his service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and CVA.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were withdrawn at a hearing. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for major depressive disorder with psychotic features was dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the initial evaluations for peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, special monthly compensation based on loss of use of the creative organ, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease with hypertension, and service connection for diabetic retinopathy and cataracts.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for genitourinary and gastrointestinal disabilities, as well as other conditions, have been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right wrist disorders, left knee disorder, and sinusitis/pharyngitis. Service connection was denied for allergies, fatigue, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran's prostate cancer has resulted in erectile dysfunction and absence of ejaculation, warranting a higher rating. The Veteran also has urinary incontinence due to his prostate cancer, which warrants a 40% disability rating.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for erectile dysfunction, which he claims is secondary to his service-connected hypertension. The Board has decided that additional development is needed.

The Board found insufficient evidence to grant the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction or loss of use of a creative organ, and PTSD as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The claim for service connection for left eye condition was granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and review of medical records, as well as a determination on whether the Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction is aggravated by Peyronie's disease.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is rated at 40 percent since November 9, 2004.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and reopening of service connection were denied. The claim for an earlier effective date was not addressed in the decision.