Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to January 20, 2009. However, for the period on appeal from January 20, 2009 onward, his service-connected disabilities, as likely as not, precluded him from obtaining or maintaining such employment.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not found to be related to his service-connected hypertension.,The Veteran's hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, has precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful occupation. Additionally, the Veteran has other service-connected disabilities that independently rate at 60 percent combined with his psychiatric disability, meeting the criteria for special monthly compensation based on being permanently housebound.

The Board has remanded the claims due to incomplete development and requires additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, diabetes mellitus, type 2, erectile dysfunction, renal dysfunction, and heart disorder were denied as they are not service-connected based on the evidence of record.

The Board has ordered a remand for additional examination and development due to the need for updated medical records and clarification of service connection issues.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction.,For the initial rating periods of pseudofolliculitis barbae (April 22, 2011 to present) and hemorrhoids (April 22, 2011 to December 22, 2015; and from December 22, 2015), the Veteran's disabilities have been rated as appropriate based on their severity.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus required insulin and a restricted diet, but not regulation of activities. The disability has been rated at 20 percent since September 28, 2006.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and sterility due to herbicide exposure, including low sperm count, have been dismissed as the benefit sought has already been granted with respect to these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete evaluation of diabetic complications and conditions. The Veteran's diabetes claim, including all associated symptoms, needs to be readjudicated.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not caused by his use of medications for his service-connected disabilities, and thus denied the claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board grants a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, secondary to prostate cancer surgery are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of erectile dysfunction or attention deficit disorder, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing at the RO in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, dizzy spells, chronic memory loss, erectile dysfunction (ED), and intestinal disorder have been granted. The claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for left wrist strain with ganglion remains pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's left knee disability did not warrant a higher rating than the current 10 percent assigned prior to August 10, 2010. The claim for an increased rating was denied.