Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and initial ratings for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy, as well as his left wrist disability. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for a new hearing. The issues of service connection for hereditary hemochromatosis and an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction are pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a videoconference hearing before the Board at the RO. The issues include rating for bilateral hearing loss, verruca on both hands, and residuals of a fracture of the right little finger; service connection for erectile dysfunction, PTSD, left knee condition, hypertension, bilateral eye condition, and migraine headaches; and reopening claims for left knee condition, hypertension, and bilateral eye condition.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD), erectile dysfunction, acid reflux, and a sleep disorder. However, further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ were granted with an effective date of May 18, 2010. The Board found that the earliest date entitlement arose was August 2010 when a VA examiner linked the ED to diabetes. Therefore, earlier effective dates are denied.

The Veteran's claims for ischemic heart disease, a disability manifested by numbness and pain of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction have all been denied.,Further examination is needed to determine if service connection can be granted for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction has been denied as the evidence does not show that his diabetes requires regulation of activities to control.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination. The issues of increased rating for dermatofibrosarcoma, service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes, and service connection for a head disorder are being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including heart disability (enlargement), lumbar spine disability, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction, otitis, kidney enlargement, and dizziness were denied. The appeal is dismissed as the evidence does not meet the criteria for reopening the previously denied claim.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with hypertension and onychomycosis of the bilateral fifth toenails is currently rated at 20 percent, which reflects that it requires insulin and a restricted diet. The Veteran does not have any regulation of activities due to his diabetes mellitus. Ischemic heart disease has not been established as incurred or secondary to service-connected diabetes.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction did not have its onset in service, was not shown to be etiologically related to service, and is neither due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. As a result, the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and hepatitis C (claimed as a liver disorder) are not related to service or any incident of service. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and Parkinson's disease, necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board has granted SMC based on this need.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and service treatment records. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to initial compensable rating for pharyngitis is also addressed.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn, and his claims are dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to August 24, 2006. The combined service-connected disability rating was only 60 percent prior to that date.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under the 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for diabetes mellitus, type II and erectile dysfunction that he claims were caused by VA treatment. The case has been remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding whether these conditions are related to VA care.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to service-connected coronary artery disease. The Veteran's claim was also denied for an earlier effective date for adding his spouse as a dependent.,There is no evidence showing that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected coronary artery disease or any medications he takes for it.

The Veteran's service-connection claims for residuals of a stroke, hypertension, left leg blood clot, cardiovascular disorder, and erectile dysfunction have been granted. The effective dates and initial ratings will be assigned by the AOJ/AMC.