Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the service-connected diabetes mellitus type II disability, but denied service connection for hypertension and psoriasis on the basis that they are not related to herbicide exposure or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, which is claimed to be secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or PTSD, has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's psychiatric condition, including depression and PTSD, is service-connected.,His headaches are presumed to be related to his Gulf War service.,His left shoulder condition first manifested during service.,His neck condition likely began in-service due to a motor vehicle accident.,Erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disability and hypertension.,Obstructive sleep apnea is service-connected.,Hypertension is also service-connected, linked to the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Veteran's combined disability rating meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, which include PTSD, prostate cancer, and tinnitus. The preponderance of evidence shows that these conditions are of such severity as to prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, PTSD, anal fissure, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy, right ankle laxity, inguinal hernia repair residuals, left ear scar, groin scar, and erectile dysfunction, collectively preclude him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for DMII, prostate disability (including prostate cancer and/or BPH), lymph gland disability, and ED were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions in the record.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability was reduced from 10 percent to zero percent effective September 1, 2015. The reduction is upheld as the evidence shows sustained material improvement in his hearing acuity under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Veteran's renal cancer, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction were not shown to be related to service or any service-connected disability. The claims are denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there was no evidence of deformity of the penis, which is required for a 20% rating under DC 7522.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine disability, bladder dysfunction, bowel incontinence, left lower extremity disability, and erectile dysfunction was denied by the Board. The Veteran is currently receiving a 40 percent rating for his lumbar spine disability from October 18, 2010 onwards.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was caused by his service-connected chronic bronchitis with bronchiectasis, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is manifested by occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood throughout the claim period. A 70 percent disability rating has been granted for PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to his active duty service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination and issuance of an SOC.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction are proximately due to or the result of his service-connected PTSD and hypertension, respectively. As such, these conditions have been granted service connection.

The Veteran seeks a TDIU rating due to his service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and its complications. The RO has determined that the preliminary schedular criteria for assignment of a TDIU rating are met, but an addendum opinion is needed from the examiner who conducted the VA examination in June 2013 to assess whether the Veteran's combined disabilities prevent him from securing or maintaining all forms of substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction requires insulin and a restricted diet, but not regulation of activities. The claim for an increased evaluation is denied.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, duodenal ulcer, ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of bilateral lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction have been denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had been received to reopen the claims of hypertension and duodenal ulcer, but not for ischemic heart disease. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD, which prevents him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.