Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. His diabetes mellitus was rated at 20 percent, his heart disability prior to September 26, 2007 was rated as noncompensable, and since then has been rated at 30 percent. Service connection for a right shoulder disorder was not granted.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction and dysthymic disorder with anxiety features do not warrant higher disability ratings, as they did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating or an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction, finding that there was no evidence of penile deformity associated with his service-connected erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that there is a continuity of symptomatology from service to the present.

The Board has granted service connection for a dental condition as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus (DM). The remaining claims are remanded for further action.

The Board found that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of hypertension, PTSD, or erectile dysfunction. The veteran's service records do not show any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions during his active duty.,Service connection for hypertension was denied as the condition did not manifest within one year post-service and there is no medical evidence linking it to service-connected diabetes mellitus Type II. Service connection for PTSD was denied due to lack of a current diagnosis, and service connection for erectile dysfunction was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation.,The veteran's diabetes mellitus does not require regulation of activities as treatment prescribed by medical professionals. The evidence showed no need to avoid strenuous occupational or recreational activities.

The veteran's TDIU claim is granted as his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus, preclude him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment.

The Board denied a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, finding that the veteran does not have penile deformity and his glans penis is intact. The claim was decided on the basis of service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence is in equipoise to warrant a determination of service connection. Service connection was also granted for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected diabetes.

The Board denied the veteran's claim that there was clear and unmistakable error in a 1977 rating decision, finding no such error. The Board concluded that the veteran had not presented a valid argument for CUE.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities require him to be in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that there is not sufficient evidence to support the veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine, with S1 radiculopathy and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and glaucoma. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities are sufficiently severe to meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grant.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of prostate cancer warrant a 20 percent disability rating, effective April 5, 2005. The veteran's erectile dysfunction is not compensable under current criteria.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic hypertension, a chronic spine disorder, a chronic right hip disorder, a chronic left hip disorder, and a generalized arthritis disorder. The claims for service connection for chronic myositis, chronic right upper extremity neuropathy, chronic left upper extremity neuropathy, chronic right lower extremity neuropathy, chronic left lower extremity neuropathy, and chronic erectile dysfunction are also denied.

The veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, hiatal hernia with acid reflux, and erectile dysfunction were denied. The decision did not address the secondary nature of the erectile dysfunction to his service-connected hypertension.

The veteran's claims for service connection for prostatitis, kidney cysts, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, left knee disability, and headaches were denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.