Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran is seeking service connection for erectile dysfunction that he believes is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary as the VA examiner's opinion did not address whether the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus aggravated his erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date earlier than January 14, 2011, for the grant of service connection for erectile dysfunction. The claim was received by VA on that date.

The Board has dismissed the issues regarding loss of toenail and fingernail, as well as the issue to reopen service connection for stress fractures. The remaining claims have been denied.

The Board has remanded the claim for further development due to inadequate VA examinations. A new examination is needed to determine if erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by service-connected diabetes mellitus, and whether it had its onset during military service.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's PTSD was not linked to verified in-service stressors, and his erectile dysfunction claim is based on secondary service connection which cannot be established as a matter of law.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular accident residuals, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the extremities, and erectile dysfunction. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain updated VA examinations and review of outpatient records.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a complete list of his post-service employment history.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that his impairment does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to total occupational and social impairment. The Veteran also does not qualify for SMC as he has no other service-connected disability rated at least 60%.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and orthopedic conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment since February 10, 2011. The Board has granted a TDIU rating from that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD, cervical spine/neck condition, and erectile dysfunction are at least as likely as not related to service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer, type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, preclude him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is presumed to have been incurred during service due to herbicide exposure. The Board finds that the Veteran has peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities and ED which are related to his now service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction did not have its clinical onset in service and is not otherwise related to active duty. It was also found not caused or made worse by a service-connected disability, specifically diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss disability is at least as likely as not related to his active service. The remaining issues have been referred for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and will handle any further development as required.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the denial of a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain additional medical records and employment information, and for a VA examination to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for hypertension and granted service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's psychiatric disorder is found to be related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus and diabetic neuropathy, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to inadequate VA examination, insufficient evidence on the relationship between his disabilities and service or service-connected conditions, and need for updated medical records.