Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his authorized representative, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board found no current diagnosis of right orchalgia and denied service connection for this condition. For erectile dysfunction, the Board noted a history of treatment since 2004 and conceded the in-service event. However, it was determined that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's ED and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and determined that the earliest effective date is June 18, 2008. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was found to be related to his diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, myasthenia gravis, and erectile dysfunction. The claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection for hypertension and an increased rating for diabetes mellitus. The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to address the current severity of his diabetes mellitus, as well as whether his hypertension is related to his diabetes or another service-connected condition.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depressive disorder NOS, is found to be related to his service-connected cervical spine disability. The issues of service connection for urinary tract infections and prostatitis are remanded as the evidence does not provide sufficient information on their etiology.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions. As such, these claims remain denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various peripheral neuropathies and erectile dysfunction, as well as his claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's nephropathy, characterized as toxic nephropathy associated with diabetes mellitus, is now rated at 30 percent disabling effective February 4, 2013. His erectile dysfunction and hypertension are already service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran, and his widow requested substitution as the appellant. The issue of entitlement to service connection for high cholesterol has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service or any service-connected disability. The initial evaluation of PTSD remains at 70 percent, and a request for an increased evaluation for migraine headaches has not been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected rhabdomyolysis indirectly affects his erectile dysfunction by making him a poor candidate for surgical implant treatment, but the Board finds that this does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board found no evidence of exposure to herbicides, including Agent Orange, during service in Guam. The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to January 17, 2008 did not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for gastrointestinal disorder and erectile dysfunction, finding no evidence of a direct relationship to military service or service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy. The decision found that there was no current disability for each condition.

The Veteran is granted service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, with the latter being secondary to his hypertension.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including verification of herbicide exposure and consideration of the new evidence.