Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction did not manifest during or as a result of active military service, nor was it caused by his service-connected schizophrenia. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as his impotence/erectile dysfunction are found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.,Hearing loss has not been shown for VA purposes.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to clarify the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities, including obtaining a line of duty determination and VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for Peyronie's disease with associated erectile dysfunction was withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.,SMC in excess of the rate payable under 38 U.S.C. � 1114(k) is denied as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for SMC under this provision due to his service-connected disabilities.,TDIU for the period prior to November 9, 2011, is denied as the Veteran was able to maintain employment during that time.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, respiratory disability (chronic bronchitis), peripheral neuropathy of the right shoulder, skin disability (eczema), fatty tumors, to include lipomas or soft tissue tumors, and vision or eye disability are all denied. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim is not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep disorder and erectile dysfunction were not directly related to his service, but rather secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The claims for these conditions are therefore denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II and erectile dysfunction are service-connected, with the latter being secondary to his major depressive disorder disability.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II does not require regulation of activities and has not resulted in episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring one or more hospitalizations per year. The current 20 percent rating for diabetes mellitus is appropriate as it takes into account the Veteran's diabetic retinopathy.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of osteomyelitis or valvular heart disease. The VA examinations did not provide sufficient information to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss and erectile dysfunction are related to service.

The Veteran's digestive system disability, including his liver tumor with IBS, is rated at 30 percent effective January 15, 2015. His hyperlipidemia and hypertension are not service-connected.

The Veteran seeks an initial rating of 20 percent for the service-connected erectile dysfunction. The case is REMANDED to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) as there are procedural issues and a need for additional examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, diabetes mellitus type II (DM), and erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to DM. Tinnitus is presumed due to in-service acoustic trauma. Diabetes mellitus type II (DM) is presumed due to herbicide exposure during service. Erectile dysfunction is found to be caused by DM.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are granted as they are found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current chronic sleep disorder and therefore, service connection for a sleep disorder is denied. The VA examiner found no evidence of erectile dysfunction due to or related to his PTSD.

The Veteran's diabetes with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 20 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not require regulation of activities or demonstrate episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring hospitalization.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are associated with voiding dysfunction requiring changing of absorbent pads five times daily, warranting a rating higher than 40 percent.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for renal cell carcinoma. The evidence suggests that it may be related to hepatitis B.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer. The TDIU issue is being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II with related disabilities is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a stomach disability, respiratory disability, or erectile dysfunction that is service-connected. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction were first filed on October 20, 2011. The Board has determined that an earlier effective date is not warranted as the claim was received within one year of discharge.