Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II was not shown to have manifested during active military service or within one year of separation, and is not etiologically related to service.,The Veteran's testicular condition did not manifest during active military service or within one year of separation, is not etiologically related to service, and is not caused by a service-connected disability. The shortness of breath was not shown to have manifested during active military service or within one year of separation, is not etiologically related to asbestos exposure in service, and is not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's swollen right leg and left leg are considered acute symptoms of right heart failure which resolves with diuretics.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus, type II, is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board found that the evidence did not demonstrate a physical deformity of the penis necessary for a compensable rating under DC 7522.,Service connection has been established for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was linked to his in-service stressors involving fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the current nature and severity of his hypertension and the etiology of his erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate medical opinions and need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is found to be the cause of his erectile dysfunction. The Veteran also meets criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to inadequate opinions and missing records. The issues include service connection for various conditions, including left foot disability, right knee disability, epistaxis, facial injury, sleep apnea, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, thus the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the evaluations for diabetes mellitus, type II, with diabetic retinopathy and erectile dysfunction, as well as left lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's CAD and type II diabetes mellitus are not service-connected as they were not shown to be related to his military service.,Erectile dysfunction is not found to be caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that a new examination is necessary for the Veteran's PTSD and diabetes mellitus, type II claims due to lack of recent medical evidence. The erectile dysfunction claim will be addressed in conjunction with the diabetes mellitus claim.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type 2 with hypertension, atherosclerotic vascular disease of the carotid arteries and erectile dysfunction is currently rated as 20 percent disabling. The Board finds no evidence to support an increased rating for this condition or any other service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, a left knee disability, and cystitis by history (claimed as hematuria) due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active service. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus claim is also being remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it was not incurred in or related to his active service and is not causally related to or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, bilateral upper and lower peripheral neuropathy, and impaired vision (claimed as erectile dysfunction) have been granted. The conditions are presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service.

The Board finds the evidence is evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment, thus granting a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of whether extraschedular TDIU should be granted.

The Veteran's nephrolithiasis, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral hearing loss have been rated based on their service-connected nature. The initial compensable ratings for these conditions have been granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and ED are being remanded due to the need for additional development including examinations and issuance of a SOC.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents in service, and to obtain all outstanding VA treatment records. The claims for service connection will be remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound is denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.