Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has determined that current erectile dysfunction is secondary to service-connected hypertension and thus grants entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's right upper back mass, which was previously excised during service, continues to cause issues and the RO must consider this in the rating determination.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no evidence of a penile deformity, and the assigned rating adequately compensates his disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to provide the Veteran with appropriate examinations for his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has granted service connection for abscess pockets in the pelvis and epidural abscess as secondary to hairy cell leukemia. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for PTSD, erectile dysfunction, or hypertension. The claims are denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated employment information and VA treatment records. A VA examination will be conducted to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD was denied. His claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with obsessive compulsive disorder and alcohol dependence in remission was granted, but the effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is rated at 60% from October 1, 2012 to October 1, 2013. The rating was granted based on the severity of his condition during this period.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of current diagnoses for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities. The Veteran's claims for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are denied as there is insufficient competent medical evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a supplemental medical opinion from a VA examiner. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) for the loss of use of a creative organ will be deferred until further development of the inextricably intertwined issue is completed.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and TDIU due to service-connected conditions was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, as it met the criteria for a 20 percent rating based on insulin and restricted diet.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hearing loss disability is not related to his period of service and therefore denied his claim for service connection. The claims for peripheral neuropathy in both upper extremities and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, severance of service connection, and discontinuance of special monthly compensation are being remanded due to the interconnected nature of these issues. The Veteran will be scheduled for a Travel Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction are caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus 2.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease. This includes obtaining an adequate VA examination, sending a proper VCAA notice letter, and obtaining translations of any untranslated Spanish documents.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction requires the use of oral hypoglycemic agents and/or insulin, but does not necessitate regulation of activities. The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, does not warrant a compensable rating since March 2012. The disability is currently rated at 0 percent combined with the service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and ED, as well as a right third toe condition and foot condition. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are based on direct evidence rather than secondary or presumptive exposure.