Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings for his service-connected conditions were denied. His diabetes mellitus is currently evaluated as 40 percent disabling, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are noncompensable from April 14, 2003 to January 20, 2006, erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy each receive a noncompensable evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for diabetes mellitus and service connection for erectile dysfunction and bipolar disorder, finding that the evidence did not support these claims.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 40 percent, the highest rating available under VA regulations. The Board found that his condition does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, but has found that there is not enough evidence to support his claims of right ear hearing loss and loss of peripheral vision.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not meet the criteria for SMC for loss of use of a creative organ due to his erectile dysfunction, as he still retains some ability to engage in intercourse and there is no evidence of complete sterility or psychosocial impairment.

The veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left legs, and erectile dysfunction are currently rated as 20 percent disabling. The Board finds that these conditions do not warrant a higher rating.

The veteran is seeking to reopen his claim for service connection of low back disability and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for erectile dysfunction due to VA prescribed medications. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a current diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy, ED or diabetic retinopathy. The VA medical examinations and private physician's notes do not establish a causal connection between his service-connected diabetes mellitus and any of these conditions. Therefore, the claims for service connection for these conditions are denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for bilateral hearing loss and erectile dysfunction, as well as his claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy. The issues have been remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the veteran for a VA examination.

The veteran's diabetes mellitus was rated at 10 percent prior to July 26, 2005 and increased to 20 percent from that date. Service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for various orthopedic disabilities, including a back disability, arthritis of multiple joints, bilateral hip disability, leg disability, and erectile dysfunction with sterility. The evidence did not establish a link between these conditions and his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's erectile dysfunction is not related to his service or a service-connected condition, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected conditions, including diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction. The issues of entitlement to TDIU have also been addressed.

The veteran seeks service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II, with erectile dysfunction, claiming exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Korea. The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the veteran's unit was near the DMZ where Agent Orange was used.

The veteran's claim for an increased initial evaluation for conjunctivitis was denied. The RO found that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including high blood pressure, prostatitis and erectile dysfunction, alcohol abuse due to PTSD, chronic neuropathic facial pain, and a low back disability. The appeals were based on direct evidence rather than presumptive exposure to herbicides or other factors.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for type II diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction are being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a personal hearing before a Veterans Law Judge of the Board at the Oakland, California Regional Office. The case will be returned to the Board if further action is required.

The Board finds that the veteran's residuals of removal of penile warts were not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty service.

The veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is currently rated at 10 percent, and his erectile dysfunction does not meet criteria for a compensable evaluation. Service connection for PTSD was denied.