Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including hypertension. For the period prior to November 10, 2011, and from November 10, 2011 to May 12, 2017, he was found eligible for TDIU based on his combined disability rating of at least 70%. After May 12, 2017, when he received a 100% schedular evaluation for service-connected adjustment disorder with depressed mood, the TDIU determination is no longer viable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer residuals were denied. The claim for erectile dysfunction was also denied as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of penile deformity. For prostate cancer residuals prior to October 28, 2014, the Veteran is granted an initial rating of 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to insufficient examinations and incomplete development of records. The issues include gastrointestinal disability, erectile dysfunction, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and consideration of the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus in relation to his erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to new and material evidence submitted since the February 2006 rating decision. The hearing loss claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's left shoulder condition is associated with his right shoulder strain, and erectile dysfunction may be related to his prescribed medications.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for higher ratings for erectile dysfunction and a residual surgical scar. The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is remanded, as well as his claims for increased rating for bilateral hearing loss disability and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and disability ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Veteran is granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD from December 28, 2007 to May 8, 2013.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been denied as the new evidence received does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims, and there is no clear and unmistakable evidence to rebut the presumption of soundness for pre-existing disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development of his claims, including a VA examination to assess the current nature and severity of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss and increased evaluations for diabetes mellitus. The claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted, but only as secondary to diabetes mellitus and/or PTSD.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 20 percent and the Board denied a higher rating. Separate ratings for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are granted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is rated at 20 percent, and his peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities are each rated at 20 percent from May 9, 2012. The Veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is aggravated by medications taken for the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease. The claim of service connection for chronic renal failure remains pending and requires an addendum opinion to address whether it was caused or aggravated by diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for anxiety disorder, left knee disability, and erectile dysfunction due to lack of proper VCAA notice.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction and diabetes mellitus, type II due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure in Thailand. The case is being referred back to VA for further development.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction was denied, and the Board found that there is no evidence of penile deformity. The Veteran's asthma claim has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for high blood pressure/hypertension and erectile dysfunction due to Agent Orange exposure or medications for PTSD. The Veteran needs to provide private medical records, including a diagnosis of erectile dysfunction, and a VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is denied as there are no manifestations that warrant a higher rating.