Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II (DMII) and remanded the issue of secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding his erectile dysfunction and readjudicating the prostate cancer claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a prostate disability, other than prostate cancer, finding that there was no evidence of in-service exposure to Agent Orange and that his current prostate disabilities did not have their onset during service or were otherwise etiologically related to service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for various diabetic complications has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, which is claimed as secondary to service-connected prostatitis.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected diabetes. The claims for hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and kidney disability are remanded. The claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for diabetes and a TDIU is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and asbestos. The Veteran is also required to provide any outstanding treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to herbicide agent exposure, as there is new evidence added to the record and a request must be made to verify the Veteran's reported exposure near the Korean DMZ.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding exposure to herbicides and the need for further development of medical records.

The Board denied service connection for DM2, DR, ED, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as they were not incurred or aggravated by active duty service.,The Veteran's claims for secondary service connection to DM2 were also denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is denied because the evidence does not show penile deformity, which is required for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7522.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus remains at a maximum schedular rating of 10%. A 20% rating for diabetes mellitus type II is granted from July 7, 2010 to November 21, 2011; and a 40% rating is granted from November 21, 2011. The Veteran's service connection claims for right shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and bilateral knee disability are remanded. An increased rating for PTSD and cataracts associated with diabetes mellitus type II is also remanded.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of abdominal aortic aneurysm and renal mass, as well as his claims for higher ratings on several other disabilities. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for left hip disorder, bladder disorder, and erectile dysfunction due to a lack of VA examinations. The Veteran needs to be provided with VA examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral eye disability, hyperlipidemia, right elbow disability, left elbow disability, right upper extremity nerve disorder (ulnar neuropathy), and left upper extremity nerve disorder (ulnar neuropathy). The Board also remanded the Veteran's claims for gout, prostate disability (BPH), erectile dysfunction, and hypertension.,The Board has denied service connection for bilateral eye disability. The evidence does not establish that any diagnosed eye disorders began during service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection for hypothyroidism and erectile dysfunction secondary to prostate cancer are remanded as there is insufficient evidence of a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board dismissed the appeals for both erectile dysfunction and HIV service connection claims due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction secondary to prostate cancer, and incontinence secondary to prostate cancer have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is presumed to be due to herbicide agent exposure in service, and his erectile dysfunction is found to be secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer. Both conditions are granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and incomplete records. The appellant is seeking service connection for various conditions, including a bilateral foot disorder, PTSD, hernia residuals, back disorder, congestive heart failure, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, type II diabetes mellitus, and migraine headaches.