Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction are granted as service connected. The acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his active duty service, while the erectile dysfunction was aggravated by his service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, CAD with pacemaker, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to attend to the wants of nature and a mental incapacity that requires care and assistance on a regular basis. The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these service-connected conditions cause the Veteran to be in need of actual personal assistance from others, thus granting SMC based on aid and attendance.

Entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss was manifested by no worse than Level III loss for the right ear, and no worse than Level IV loss for the left ear on Table VII.,Entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension is denied. Throughout the period of appeal, the Veteran required medication for control of hypertension but diastolic readings during the initial rating period have not been predominantly 110 or more and systolic pressure readings during the initial rating period have not been predominantly 200 or more.,Entitlement to a rating in excess of 0 percent for erectile dysfunction is denied. The Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction has not manifested as any penile deformity.

The claim of service connection for hypertension is reopened and granted.,The claims of service connection for residuals of a left ankle sprain, carpal tunnel syndrome in the right wrist (to include as a result of burn scar), low back disability, right ear hearing loss, erectile dysfunction associated with prostate cancer, residuals of third degree burns on the right hand, and limitation of motion of the right wrist are not reopened.,The claim of service connection for prostate cancer is granted effective from May 29, 2013.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed. The appeal for urinary frequency has been reopened and granted, with an initial 50% disability rating for PTSD prior to October 16, 2014, and a higher rating thereafter.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The issues include hearing loss, sinusitis, rhinitis, COPD, headaches, sleep apnea, arthritis conditions, eye disabilities, circulatory problems, neuropathy, radiculopathy, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, hip disabilities, psychiatric disorders, lumbar spine disability, knee disabilities, and other unspecified conditions.

The Veteran's service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied because there is no evidence that the condition was caused by in-service noise exposure. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also denied as he does not meet the schedular requirements and has not provided information about his employment status.

The Veteran's bruxism is granted as secondary to PTSD. The remaining issues are remanded for further evidentiary development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 with erectile dysfunction, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right lower extremity and left lower extremity are all rated at 20 percent. The appeal for higher ratings is denied.

The Veteran's claim for extension of delimiting date for Montgomery GI Bill education benefits was denied because the evidence did not clearly establish that a program of education was infeasible due to his service-connected and nonservice-connected disabilities during the original eligibility period.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, and high blood pressure. The claim for arthritis is not before the Board as it was not included in the May 2015 statement of the case.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection.,Service connection for lumbosacral degenerative disc disease, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, cystic skin lesions, a respiratory disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as claimed due to herbicide exposure. The evidence did not establish in-service exposure or a nexus to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Veteran was granted service connection for GERD, erectile dysfunction, and gout of the right great toe. The Board found that these conditions began during military service.,Service connection was also granted for a cervical spine disability and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities (secondary to service-connected lumbar spine disability).

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, pancreatitis, and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran's service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus and/or coronary artery disease are alleged to aggravate these conditions.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, left wrist lipoma excision scar, and prostatectomy scar are all denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.,Issues related to cervical intervertebral disc syndrome, lumbar intervertebral disc syndrome, left knee strain, right knee strain, status post open reduction internal fixation of the right ankle, and status post left wrist fracture remain remanded for further examination and evaluation.,The Veteran's service connection claims for paresthesia of the left arm, pes planus, obstructive sleep apnea, posttraumatic stress disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, narcolepsy, and a right wrist disability are all remanded for additional development.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction are related to his service-connected PTSD, but more evidence is needed to support this conclusion.

The Board has withdrawn the claims of right hip disability and acne. The remaining issues have been remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed. The Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed stomach disorder, kidney disease including nephrolithiasis, prostate disorders and erectile dysfunction, cerebral aneurysm, or psychiatric disorder. Service connection has also been denied for headaches.