Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension disability is rated at 0 percent (noncompensable) due to blood pressure readings not meeting the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction disability secondary to diabetes mellitus type II is remanded for an additional medical opinion regarding its service connection.

The Board has determined that the remand directives were not substantially complied with and thus another remand is warranted for further development regarding compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for left foot drop and service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right foot, knee, back, stomach, and psychiatric conditions. The Board found that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type 2 with erectile dysfunction is denied. The disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and bilateral knee and ankle conditions are not service-connected.,The Veteran's respiratory condition, cervical spine condition, and erectile dysfunction may be related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that they do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base in 1962, which is necessary for service connection.

The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes and anxiety disorders. The decision is based on the severity of his conditions and their impact on his ability to work.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and vocational experience.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2, erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, and chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) as a result of exposure to herbicides. The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's migraines are granted as secondary to his service-connected left sided inferior alveolar paresthesias. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is remanded for further review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for Erectile Dysfunction, left upper extremity neuropathy, and right upper extremity neuropathy. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or a relationship to service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus type II (due to herbicide exposure), tinnitus, heart disability, hypertension, neuropathy of upper and lower extremities, psychiatric disorder, vision loss, and erectile dysfunction. The appeal is granted only in relation to the reopening of the claim for diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of diabetes mellitus type II with cataracts and erectile dysfunction as these issues were previously decided by a final March 2019 decision.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction as there was no evidence of herbicide exposure and the condition did not manifest within a year of separation from service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (DMII) as of April 7, 2008.,Service connection for resection of small intestine with ostomy under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was granted effective October 16, 2009.,The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection effective October 14, 2009.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) was granted effective March 8, 2011.

The Veteran's tinea versicolor, affecting 20 to 40 percent of exposed body area, is granted a 30 percent initial rating from August 1, 2012. Other service connection claims are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD). The decision found no current diagnosis of erectile dysfunction, and the VA examiner did not find a nexus between any diagnosed condition and service. The claim for PTSD was remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, sciatic nerve is currently rated at 10 percent and denied an increased evaluation.,The Board found no evidence to support service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence due to lack of evidence associating these conditions with his period of active service.