Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected left inguinal hernia repair has been granted, but his claim for an increased rating for the scar associated with that surgery was denied.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected hypertension and diabetes mellitus, which was granted. The Board also found that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are related to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a diagnosis of PTSD and finds that the Veteran's depressive disorder is not related to service.,The VA examiner concluded that ED was more likely due to the Veteran's age rather than his diabetes or any medication used to treat it.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for any of the conditions listed, as there was no in-service injury or event related to these conditions and the Veteran does not have confirmed exposure to Agent Orange or other tactical herbicide agents within the meaning of 38 C.F.R. § 3.307.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a GI disability, sleep apnea, hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction. The evidence does not support these claims as they are not related to his military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a recent decision by the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) in Tagupa v. McDonald, requiring verification of service from the United States Department of the Army.

The Veteran's prostate disorder and erectile dysfunction were not incurred in or aggravated by his active duty military service, and the Board found that new evidence was submitted to reopen his claims. However, there is no credible evidence of herbicide exposure during service, and thus service connection cannot be granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including the issuance of a statement of the case and scheduling of a Board hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Baptist Medical Center from June 1, 2011 to June 8, 2011 are now covered by VA as the treatment was for a medical emergency and no other VA facilities were feasibly available.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings and TDIU due to lack of evidence showing an earlier effective date for service connection.

The Veteran is entitled to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities since November 1, 2008.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for depression and erectile dysfunction/deformity related to removal, replacement, and subsequent removal of a penile prosthesis performed at VA are denied as there is no additional disability found.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and hypertension, finding no evidence of a relationship to service or service-connected conditions.,A skin disorder claim was also denied.

The Board has determined that the reduction in the evaluation of prostate adenocarcinoma from 100 percent to 20 percent effective February 1, 2011 is improper due to a lack of evidence showing actual improvement and an appropriate determination regarding the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions.

The Veteran's total erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence following the January 2007 urethroplasty and IPP removal at VA are granted as a qualifying additional disability under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has remanded the case due to a missed hearing, and no specific rating or effective date is provided.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction is rated at 60 percent, the highest available rating under VA guidelines. The TDIU claim was denied.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for allergic conjunctivitis and pterygium have been withdrawn. The remaining claims of increased rating for hearing loss, service connection for hyperlipidemia, and loss of use of a creative organ (erectile dysfunction) are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the right knee disability claim, and that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the general rating formula for diseases and injuries of the spine.