Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction was not found to warrant higher initial evaluations prior to April 2, 2012 and on or after that date. The criteria for a higher evaluation were not met.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected left varicocele and to obtain an opinion regarding his erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to herbicides during service in Vung Tau Harbor and other locations close to the coastline of Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right elbow disability does not warrant service connection as it is not shown to be related to his active duty service.,There is no evidence of a gastrointestinal disability during or following active duty service, and the Veteran did not report for VA examinations. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to establish service connection for this condition.,The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction/impotence does not warrant service connection as it is not shown to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding exposure to Agent Orange and a VA examination for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including consideration of his exposure in Da Nang harbor and a new policy guidance regarding offshore locations such as Da Nang harbor with regard to the presumption of herbicide exposure. A VA examination is also required to assess the current severity of his hearing loss disability.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disability rating is 80 percent, and the evidence indicates that his service-connected disabilities prevent him from engaging in substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's case is being remanded for further development to determine if he requires aid and attendance or is housebound due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and microalbuminuria has been rated at 20 percent since October 12, 2010. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating as regulation of activities was not necessary to control his diabetes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current erectile dysfunction had its onset during service and is related to his military service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension as secondary to his currently service-connected conditions, including seborrheic dermatitis, migraine headaches, and erectile dysfunction, is being remanded. Additionally, the issue of special monthly compensation based on need for Aid and Attendance/Housebound status is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine radiculopathy to the left lower extremity is rated at 40 percent, effective September 13, 2007. The Board also granted a total rating for compensation based on individual unemployability as of that date.

The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure during service and denied all claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a videoconference hearing at the RO.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is service-connected as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran also meets the criteria for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction, including as secondary to his psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction disabilities, as well as whether a reduction in his evaluation for prostate cancer was proper. The Veteran will be provided with additional examinations and records are requested.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, finding that there is no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need to obtain social security records and translate foreign language documents.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the claims of service connection for migraines, a right calf strain, and erectile dysfunction. The VA will provide an adequate examination with a reasoned medical explanation.