Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for PTSD from June 14, 2001. The veteran's service-connected PTSD affects him to such an extent that he experiences total occupational and social impairment.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and to cure a procedural defect. The RO must ensure all VCAA notice obligations have been satisfied, provide the veteran with an orthopedic examination, and readjudicate the issues on appeal.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence and clarification of the evidence. The case is now remanded for several actions, including obtaining medical records from the VA Medical Center in Montgomery, Alabama, and scheduling the veteran for various examinations.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected atrophy of the right testicle with loss of function does not warrant a compensable disability rating. The claim for erectile dysfunction was remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of an injury to his penis, finding that there is no evidence linking any current disability to service. The issue of PTSD was also addressed and granted.

The Board found that the veteran's erectile dysfunction was not established as a consequence of the July 2, 1996 surgery at VA medical facility. The evidence did not establish additional disability resulting from the procedure.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a pulmonary disorder, glaucoma with cataracts, and erectile dysfunction. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional development regarding the veteran's participation in Project SHAD.

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

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction does not warrant an initial compensable evaluation, and his PTSD is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD is denied.

The veteran has been granted service connection for fatigue and a skin rash as chronic disabilities resulting from an undiagnosed illness due to service in the Southwest Asia theater during the Persian Gulf War. The examiner found that these symptoms are related to undiagnosed illness.

The veteran's case is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing. The issues of entitlement to service connection for skin rash and the evaluation of diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction from April 23, 2002 are pending.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and determined that the veteran's current erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected major depression. The issue of a higher rating for hepatitis B and C remains on appeal.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues listed on the front page of this decision.

The case is being remanded for further development and examination to determine the validity of the veteran's claims, including a left shoulder disability, erectile dysfunction, and headache disorder.

The Board has granted a 20% evaluation for the service-connected erectile dysfunction of the penis and found that the veteran's balanitis is secondary to his service-connected hypertension. The decision also notes that some criteria for a higher rating are met, but does not specify an effective date.

The veteran's disabilities, while disabling, do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating for nonservice-connected pension purposes due to their combined rating of 60 percent.

The VA has determined that the appellant's male erectile disorder does not warrant a compensable rating, as his current treatment with testosterone and Viagra allows him to achieve good quality erections.

The Board found that the veteran did not incur additional disability involving scarring on the right side of the throat, sexual dysfunction and/or a hernia due to VA medical treatment in October and November 1997.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding no new evidence to reopen his peptic ulcer disease claim. The nerve damage affecting extremities was not shown to be related to service or a service-connected condition. Erectile dysfunction and memory loss with hearing impairment were also not found to be service-connected.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of erectile dysfunction secondary to his service-connected erythema multiforme and an increased rating for his service-connected erythema multiforme.