Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for coronary artery disease and penile deformity with erectile dysfunction were denied. The Veteran was not granted a rating higher than the initial 60 percent assigned for his CAD, as there was no evidence of chronic congestive heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction less than 30 percent. For his erectile dysfunction, he did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his service-connected lumbar spine and bilateral knee disabilities or medical treatment received for those conditions and his erectile dysfunction.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure all relevant evidence is considered before deciding the Veteran's claims. This includes obtaining private treatment records from specific providers and considering whether staged ratings are appropriate.

The Board has reopened the claims for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, but denied both conditions as not related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is currently rated at 10 percent and the Board finds it does not warrant a higher rating.,Prior to April 26, 2014, the Veteran's prostate cancer residuals were rated at 40 percent. From that date forward, he is rated at 60 percent. The Board finds these ratings are appropriate based on his symptoms and treatment needs.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not warrant a compensable rating as it can be managed with medication.,There is no evidence linking the Veteran's Paget's disease to service or exposure to herbicides, thus denying service connection for this condition.,While there is some medical opinion suggesting a possible link between the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability and his active duty service, the Board finds that the preponderance of the evidence does not support such a finding.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable due to his PTSD and diabetes, as he is capable of substantially gainful employment with some instruction and oversight.

The Veteran's depressive disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating. The issues of increased ratings for type II diabetes mellitus with hypertension and erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy with cataracts are addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a direct link between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction have been granted service connection, with the latter being secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and erectile dysfunction render him in need of regular aid and attendance, with the Board resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of records.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination and medical nexus opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction. Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board granted a 40 percent disability rating for right cervical sensorimotor radiculopathy and found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, specifically whether his use of PTSD medications and other service-connected conditions contribute to his condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and retrieval of pertinent treatment records.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining a VA addendum opinion and considering new evidence added to the file since the SOC. The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise on whether currently diagnosed erectile dysfunction is related to service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for this condition as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, specifically whether regulation of activities is required.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his claims.

The Veteran's application for TDIU was received on May 4, 2010. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to December 30, 2013 is dismissed as moot.