Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, vision problems, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) are not service-connected.,Service connection for these conditions is denied as they are not related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The cases of bilateral hearing loss, major depressive disorder, insomnia, erectile dysfunction, and hepatitis C with chronic fatigue are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are all granted as service connected. The Board found that the evidence was at least in equipoise for these conditions being related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability was denied in January 1998 and remains denied. The Veteran did not submit new and material evidence to reopen the claim within one year of the denial.,For his right shoulder disability, the Veteran received a 20% rating based on limitation of motion at the shoulder level. However, he appealed for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability was denied in January 1998 and remains denied. The Veteran did not submit new and material evidence to reopen the claim.,For his right shoulder disability, the Veteran received a 20% rating based on limitation of motion at the shoulder level.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the cause or aggravation of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, specifically related to his PTSD and medications.

The Board has remanded several issues, including the increased ratings for Parkinson's disease and TDIU. The effective date of service connection for Parkinson’s disease is also under review.

The Board has denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, infertility, porphyria cutanea tarda, skin cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities as these conditions are not related to service or any incident of active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for higher initial disability ratings for the service-connected thoracolumbar scoliosis, cervical spondylosis, esophageal reflux, erectile dysfunction, and testiculitis has been dismissed.,Higher initial disability ratings have been granted for hypertension (10 percent) and varicose veins of both legs (20 percent).

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral ankle disabilities, PTSD as secondary to military sexual trauma, and erectile dysfunction. However, it denied these claims on their merits.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for erectile dysfunction and diabetic polyneuropathy of the lower extremities have been denied as there is no evidence of penile deformity or significant impairment in muscle atrophy, reflexes, or sensation that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for diabetes mellitus and his right and left lower extremity disorders are unrelated to service. The claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and tension headaches were not incurred during active duty or related to his service-connected residuals of nasopharyngeal lymphoepithelioma radiation and chemotherapy. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetic nephropathy, PTSD, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Veteran's skin disorder claim has been reopened, but service connection is not granted. The gastrointestinal disorder and psychiatric disorders claims are pending. Service connection for erectile dysfunction and arthritis of the feet have also been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction claims are inextricably intertwined due to the pre-existence of the condition during his second period of service. The case is therefore being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is rated at 70 percent disabling effective May 31, 2011. He was granted a TDIU based on PTSD from that date.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA examinations and medical records.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular criteria prior to January 5, 2011. Effective from that date, he met the schedular criteria for TDIU.