Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied as he does not currently have such loss.

The Board has determined that the veteran's erectile dysfunction, manifested by a deformity of the penis with loss of erectile power, warrants an initial disability rating of 20 percent.

The veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for hemorrhoids, erectile dysfunction, and essential tremors of both hands have been denied. The conditions are rated as noncompensable under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board found that a monthly apportionment of $200 for each child of the veteran in the appellant's custody is warranted due to demonstrated need and financial hardship.

The Board found that the veteran does not have erectile dysfunction and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction (impotence) and a left shoulder disability, but denied service connection for the veteran's urethral stricture disease. The initial compensable rating of 10% for urethral stricture disease is also granted.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him bedridden or unable to care for his daily personal needs, and thus he does not qualify for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound due to disability.

The Board has determined that an effective date of March 13, 1998 is granted for the establishment of service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction. However, an earlier effective date than September 18, 1998, for the establishment of service connection for shrapnel wound scars is denied.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder and erectile dysfunction, are severe enough to prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The VA has determined that he meets the criteria for a total rating based on individual unemployability.

The veteran is seeking an increase in his noncompensable rating for service-connected status post left scrotal orchiectomy with partial scrotectomy. The RO will conduct a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of chronic epididymitis, erectile dysfunction, and whether the right testicle is non-functioning.

The veteran's right eye cataract is not shown by the evidence of record. The veteran has loss of erectile power, which is not psychogenic in nature and correctable with a Jonas implant.

The VA denied the veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction, citing a lack of evidence showing the condition currently exists and noting that the veteran had not submitted such evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's umbilical hernia and erectile dysfunction are not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected ankylosing spondylitis, despite the use of back braces and medications.

The Board has determined that the veteran's erectile dysfunction was not incurred or aggravated by service, including bicycle riding and a vasectomy during service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for this condition.

The Board finds that the veteran's erectile dysfunction is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected PTSD and dysthymic disorder.

The veteran's penile condition with erectile dysfunction is not considered to be a result of VA treatment.,His left vocal cord paralysis, dysphagia and hoarseness are attributed to his July 1999 carotid endarterectomy surgery.

The Board found that the veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions and denied all service connection claims as they were not well grounded.

The Board found that the veteran's digestive system disorder, cervical spine and shoulder disorders, thoracic spine disorder, and urinary and fecal incontinence and erectile dysfunction were not incurred or aggravated by military service and are not proximately due to or the result of a service-connected disease or injury.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right above the knee amputation and left foot drop, meet the criteria for financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing or special home adaptations. The veteran also meets the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing a specially adapted automobile or automobile adaptive equipment.

The veteran's request for an increased rating for low back strain was denied as his disability does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation. The veteran's entitlement to nonservice-connected pension benefits was also denied due to his inability to secure and follow substantial gainful employment.