Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus type 2, as secondary to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The appeal is being remanded due to the need to verify his assertions of in-country service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction have been restored to a 100% disability rating.,The issue of an increased rating for the residuals of prostate cancer with radical prostatectomy is moot as the Veteran is currently receiving a 100% rating.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 70 percent, which meets the criteria for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities. However, the evidence does not support a finding that he is unemployable due to these conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claims regarding service connection for various conditions, including ischemic heart disease, mitral valve replacement, atrial fibrillation, thyroid goiter, and hypertension. The initial rating for hypertension was also denied.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for prostate cancer, coronary artery disease, and erectile dysfunction. The Board found that these conditions are related to his military service.,For the remaining issues, including hypertension and GERD, additional medical records need to be obtained and an addendum opinion from the September 2012 VA examiner is required.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Board finds that service connection for erectile dysfunction is warranted, secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a more contemporaneous and complete examination by a vocational specialist to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability. The case will be readjudicated after this development.

The Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction, manifested by loss of use of erectile power without penis deformity, is not entitled to a compensable evaluation.,The Veteran's service-connected excessive hair growth on the back and buttocks, characterized by complaints of ingrown and infected hair, is also not entitled to a compensable evaluation. The condition is rated under Diagnostic Code 7831 for alopecia, which does not apply in this case due to irregular hair growth.,Service connection for sleep apnea has been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to medication prescribed for his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of erectile dysfunction, and thus service connection cannot be granted for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case to consider whether an extraschedular evaluation is warranted for hypertension, which was initially granted in a 10 percent rating. The referral to the Director of Compensation Service will assess the collective impact of all service-connected disabilities on the Veteran's disability picture.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not manifested by penile deformity, and therefore does not warrant a compensable disability rating.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims for service connection for a positive tuberculosis test or low back disability. The claim for left ear hearing loss disability is not established as there is no competent and probative evidence linking it to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for any of the claimed conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, kidney disorder, and polyneuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities. The claims are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, and increased rating have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that any of his claimed conditions are related to military service or due to VA care.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for erectile dysfunction and tension headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to herbicide and asbestos during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and a renal condition are mixed. The appeal is based on presumed exposure to herbicides during his Vietnam service.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's bladder disorder, skin disorder of the hands, erectile dysfunction, and increased ratings for sarcoidosis and fecal incontinence. The claims for prostate cancer, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and a heart condition were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted. Effective dates earlier than February 25, 2009 for TDIU and DEA benefits were granted.

The Board has found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction had its onset in service and is granting service connection for this condition.