Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction have been rated based on the criteria provided in the rating schedule. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted for either condition.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence of actual in-country service or exposure.

The Veteran's throat cancer is presumed to be related to herbicide exposure in service.,The Veteran's breathing problems are not related to service.

The Veteran's current sleep apnea and insomnia are not related to his military service or a service-connected disability. The Board finds that the Veteran is not entitled to service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused by or due to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. As a result, the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II, is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD has been reopened, but the evidence does not establish a direct link between his current condition and military service.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity vasculitis have also been reopened. The evidence does not provide a clear link to service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied. The Board granted a 10 percent extraschedular rating for his service-connected lumbar strain, effective from January 13, 2015.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, low back disability, left knee disability, right wrist disability, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep disorder are all granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for service-connected type 2 diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and onychomycosis was granted, but the current effective date remains unclear. The Veteran currently receives a 20% rating for his diabetes mellitus condition.

The Veteran's residuals of prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction have resulted in urinary frequency and leakage, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating. The symptoms do not meet the criteria for renal dysfunction or require the use of an appliance or absorbent materials.

The Board found that there is no competent evidence linking the Veteran's hypertension to his service or to his service-connected coronary artery disease. Therefore, the claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, which he claims are due to his military service aboard ships in Vietnam. The Board has ordered additional development to verify the locations of the USS Haverfield and USS Savage during his service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted service connection. The Veteran does not have a claim for colon cancer secondary to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,An effective date of May 15, 2006 has been assigned for the grant of service connection for prostate cancer.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining updated treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes and its complications, have prevented him from obtaining and maintaining any form of gainful employment since May 30, 2007.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is service connected, but his penile disability (erectile dysfunction) is not.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA evaluation by a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, liver condition (degenerative joint disease), and erectile dysfunction are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, as well as secondary service connection claims for acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, and sleep disorder.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the loss of use of a creative organ is being remanded due to an inextricably intertwined issue regarding service connection for erectile dysfunction. The Board will adjudicate both claims together.