Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD, migraine headaches, cervical spine degenerative changes including disc protrusion and myositis, right carpal tunnel syndrome, erectile dysfunction, dermatitis and tinea versicolor (previously shown as pityriasis versicolor), and arthritis have been granted service connection. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for increased ratings in excess of 30 percent prior to July 25, 2010, and in excess of 50 percent thereafter, for depressive disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues, including a requested rescheduled Travel Board hearing and verification of the Veteran's current address.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on several service-connected conditions have been withdrawn prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran was rendered unemployable as of May 21, 2013, solely due to his multiple service-connected disabilities and this has continued unabated since that point in time.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board finds that a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction is not warranted due to lack of physical deformity of the penis.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a failure to obtain all relevant VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease is rated at 60 percent effective May 22, 2014. Prior to that date, the claim for an increased rating was granted but not yet assigned a specific percentage.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The decision on hypertension is pending further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood due to lack of evidence supporting herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to June 18, 2012 for the awards of service connection for various conditions have been granted.,The Veteran's claims for reopening his previously denied PTSD claim and service connection for a back condition have not been granted.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction and found that new and material evidence has been presented. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is now considered in conjunction with his other service-connected disabilities, including left spermatocele.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction did not originate in service or for many years thereafter, is not related to any incident during active service and is not proximately due to or aggravated by a service-connected disability or treatment thereof.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II has been managed by the use of insulin and restricted diet; regulation of activities was not required to control diabetes. The criteria for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent have not been met or more nearly approximated.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to address the impact of his diabetes mellitus on his employment and daily activities, as well as consider all service-connected disabilities in conjunction with each other.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in permanent and total disability that is due to the loss or loss of use of one or both lower extremities so as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes or a wheelchair. As such, he is entitled to a certificate of eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing.

The Board found no evidence of current left or right knee disorders and denied service connection for these conditions. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not determined to be related to his military service, as it is considered idiopathic.

The Veteran's appeal for increased disability ratings for PTSD has been withdrawn. The case is being remanded to issue an SOC on the claim of service connection for ED, secondary to hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and therefore grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn. The Board does not have jurisdiction to consider the increased rating claim for hypertension with headaches as the Veteran withdrew his appeal in November 2015.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, tinnitus, traumatic brain injury (TBI), eczema/xerosis (claimed as skin rash), numbness of the fingers, and erectile dysfunction.