Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an updated VA examination. The Board will consider his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, tinnitus, skin conditions, and coronary artery disease, in determining whether they preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to schedule a videoconference hearing for the Veteran. The case is now being returned to the AOJ for scheduling of the hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to his death. The Board finds that the nonservice-connected conditions (COPD and colostomy) were more significant in preventing employment.

The Veteran's hepatitis C, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension are all found to be aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board has granted the Veteran a 70% rating for PTSD as of June 19, 2009.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hypertension, gastrointestinal disorder, chronic headaches, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left hip disorder, and left hip scar have been granted.,Service connection has also been established for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the cervical spine disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction are related to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and thus grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and left ear hearing loss. The Veteran is not shown to have a current disability of these conditions, with the exception of left ear hearing loss which was found to be less likely related to military noise exposure. Service connection for erectile dysfunction and tinnitus are also denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and skin disability were not incurred or aggravated by his military service, nor was it caused or aggravated by any other service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claimed conditions, including Paget's disease, hypertension, prostate disability, bladder disability, erectile dysfunction, and breathing problems, are not service-connected as they are not related to in-service Agent Orange or asbestos exposure.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal concerning the increased ratings for type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development regarding his claims of increased ratings for diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, as well as service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction has not resulted in any penile deformity, and thus does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7522. As such, his claim was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of arthritis in joints other than the bilateral feet, knees, and ankles or erectile dysfunction. The preponderance of evidence weighs against finding any relationship between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board cannot proceed with the merits of the case as he is no longer alive.

The Veteran's PTSD, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were all denied initial evaluations higher than the assigned ratings. The appeal is for service connection.

The Veteran's sinusitis is found to be proximately due to his service-connected allergic rhinitis, and he has been granted service connection for this condition on a secondary basis. The claims for OSA and ED are not addressed in the decision.

The Veteran's headaches are service-connected, and the other conditions have not been linked to his military service.

The VA examiner found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not related to his military service and does not appear to be caused or aggravated by any of his service-connected conditions, including PTSD.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is equivalent to loss of use of a creative organ, meeting the criteria for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.