Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not caused or increased in severity beyond the natural progress of the disease, by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, status post-concussion, are rated at 30 percent prior to November 20, 2014 and 50 percent thereafter. The Veteran is not entitled to a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a new examination. The case will be returned to the Board after further action.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, thus the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is rated at 20 percent due to the requirement of insulin and a restricted diet. The erectile dysfunction does not meet criteria for any compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing as requested. The claims of service connection will be further evaluated after the hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to the failure to issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) for the issues of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, and entitlement to service connection for ischemic heart disease.

The Board has granted service connection for Meniere's disease and denied the claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, residuals of a left hemisphere stroke, lower extremity gout, and thyroid disorder. As such, there are no remaining questions to be decided by the Board.

The Board has restored service connection for diabetes mellitus, finding that the RO's severance of service connection was not valid due to procedural errors and lack of evidence establishing clear and unmistakable error.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations have been remanded and will be reconsidered in light of the effective dates granted for his service-connected multiple sclerosis.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and MDD have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, including work, social relations, and mood. The Board has granted a higher initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD with MDD effective from April 30, 2008.

The Veteran's left leg radiculopathy is rated at 10 percent since October 22, 2009 and denied for an increased rating. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, increased ratings for various disabilities, and entitlement to automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment. The issues are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and depression may be related to VA treatment, but further evidence is needed to determine if negligence or lack of proper skill by VA caused these conditions.

The Veteran is granted a separate 40 percent rating for urinary frequency secondary to diabetes mellitus, effective from the date of the decision. The other issues remain unresolved.

The Veteran's nephrolithiasis has been rated at 30 percent since October 25, 2005. The Board finds that the Veteran met the schedular criteria for consideration of TDIU from October 25, 2005 to February 8, 2006, and from September 1, 2006 to July 21, 2011, and from September 30, 2011 to August 29, 2012. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in unemployability during these periods.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claims. The Veteran was also denied entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities and ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's TDIU claim has been granted, and he is now eligible for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities. The diabetes mellitus, type II, along with other service-connected conditions such as peripheral neuropathy and Dupuytren's contracture, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining an opinion on his ability to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.