Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The veteran's atherosclerotic heart disease with coronary artery disease is currently rated at 10 percent, and his erectile dysfunction does not warrant a compensable rating.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus, Type II was granted a 40 percent disability rating effective August 25, 2005. His peripheral neuropathy and arteriosclerotic vascular disease of the lower extremities were each increased to 20 percent ratings effective October 8, 2002 and February 12, 2003 respectively. The veteran's erectile dysfunction was granted special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ effective May 8, 2001.

The Board found that the veteran's peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction are not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, and thus denied both claims.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence. The Board also found that the veteran's claim for secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction cannot be granted as his primary claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 40 percent, but the Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his condition does not warrant a 60 percent evaluation due to lack of episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring hospitalizations or frequent visits to a diabetic care provider.

The veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction was granted, but the effective date is set at March 11, 1998.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hyperlipidemia is not a service-connected disability, and thus does not warrant service connection.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus has been granted. The veteran's hypertension has also been found to be aggravated by his diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the veteran's diabetes mellitus is service connected due to exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam-era service. The claims for secondary service connection of erectile dysfunction and peripheral vascular disease are remanded for further development.

The veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent effective October 5, 2000 to June 25, 2001 and effective October 1, 2001.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for erectile dysfunction and gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. The veteran is being remanded to complete an appeal on the issue of entitlement to separate ratings for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and a need for further examination to determine if the veteran's erectile dysfunction preexisted service or was aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's TMJ and penis disorder had their onset in service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The veteran's appeal involves multiple conditions, including erectile dysfunction, hearing loss, knee disabilities, cervical spine issues, blackouts and memory loss, and stomach problems. The Board has ordered additional medical examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions, as well as whether service connection can be established for them.

The veteran's voiding dysfunction and erectile dysfunction are not service-connected, as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his VA treatment. The claim for reopening the anxiety neurosis claim was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and peripheral vascular disease, all to include as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II (DM-II). The remaining issues are REMANDED.

The Board found that the veteran's current low back disability is not related to his active service and denied his claim for residuals of the removal of lumbosacral discs, L4, L5, and S1. The erectile dysfunction claim was remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its relationship to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and hypercholesterolemia as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and denied a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability for erectile dysfunction/impotence, and thus denied service connection.,There is insufficient medical evidence to establish a direct link between the veteran's military service and his currently diagnosed sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected diabetes, but granted an effective date of May 8, 2001 for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus.