Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus, a right foot condition (sciatica), and erectile dysfunction. The conditions are all considered to be related to the Veteran's active service.,Service connection was also granted for the Veteran's right foot condition as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine sprain. Service connection for erectile dysfunction was granted based on its onset during service.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date for the Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder from August 26, 1980. The issues of entitlement to a separate disability rating for deformity of vertebral body and erectile dysfunction as well as the issue of an earlier effective date for generalized anxiety disorder are addressed.

The Veteran's ED is secondary to his service-connected diabetes. However, the Board finds that he does not have a diagnosis of congestive heart failure and his currently diagnosed aortic stenosis was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes.,The Veteran's kidney disease, hyperparathyroidism, and polyneuropathy are all secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for chronic diarrhea, erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and a back disorder. The evidence now shows that these conditions are related to service or can be attributed to in-service events.

The Veteran's claim for reopening service connection for a bilateral knee condition is granted. Service connection for the right knee disability is denied, but he receives a compensable rating of 20% for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of erectile dysfunction before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was dismissed due to his death.

The Board has reopened the claims for bilateral hearing loss, cervical spine disability, erectile dysfunction, skin condition as due to undiagnosed illness, obstructive sleep apnea, left foot hallux valgus, right foot hallux valgus, low back condition, hypertension, and right shoulder condition.,However, some of these issues have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's prostate cancer has been rated at 10 percent since December 1, 2015. The RO reduced the rating from 20 percent to 10 percent effective December 1, 2015. The case is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected prostate cancer disability and whether it includes voiding dysfunction and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right knee replacement, coronary artery disease, nephropathy with hypertension, and diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and erectile dysfunction, are sufficient to qualify for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability as of June 17, 2011.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and diabetes have been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal before a final decision was made.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not manifested by penile deformity, and therefore does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the functional impairment caused by his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to work. The issues of increased ratings for diabetes and coronary artery disease are inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's disabilities and addressing his theory of entitlement to service connection based on a secondary disability.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction has been manifested by a loss of erectile power without deformity. The Board finds that while the Veteran's erectile dysfunction has been manifested by a loss of erectile power, as he has indicated he cannot achieve an erection without medication, there is no evidence of a deformity of the penis. Therefore, a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction is not warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is not related to his service, and therefore denied the claim for service connection. The issues of low back disability, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and anxiety), and migraines are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone, along with additional disabilities rated at least 60 percent (chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus), meet the criteria for a TDIU. From May 19, 2010, he also meets the criteria for SMC based on housebound status.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the nature and severity of his condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD was dismissed. The initial rating claim for anxiety disorder with alcohol in early remission is denied.