Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss, and a higher rating for his respiratory disability. The Board found that there was no evidence showing the Veteran’s erectile dysfunction is at least as likely as not due to his time in service, specifically his bouts of gonorrhea. For his respiratory disability, the Board found that FEV-1 levels were between 71 and 80 percent, which warrants a 10% rating.

The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, claimed as secondary to service-connected PTSD, is reopened and granted. The issue of entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for postoperative surgical scar, right ankle, is remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for bronchitis and remanded the remaining issues due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claims for left knee, bilateral shoulder, bilateral foot, headaches, erectile dysfunction, depression and anxiety, chest pains, blurred vision, and dizziness are pending.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. For the entire appeal period, a 70 percent rating for PTSD with depression and alcohol use disorder is granted.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and coronary heart disease are all being remanded for further evaluation as his conditions have worsened.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, bilateral hand disability, toenail fungus, CTS, depression, and memory loss have been granted. The claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus was reopened due to new evidence indicating possible onset prior to December 1972.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, but has remanded them for further development and examination.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including low back disability, bilateral foot disability, lung disability, headache disability, LADD, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, diabetes mellitus, enlarged prostate condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and anxiety), obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II. The cases of hypertension, erectile dysfunction, renal dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy are remanded due to the need for further medical examination.

The Board denied the reopening of claims for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction because there was no new evidence that related to these conditions occurring in service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound due to a service-connected disability. The Board found that the evidence does not indicate the Veteran is in need of regular aid and assistance, nor permanently housebound by reason of service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to newly obtained VA treatment records and a VA examination report. The claims include service connection for various conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease, erectile dysfunction, an acquired psychiatric condition (major depressive disorder), varicose veins of the left and right lower extremities, and sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between erectile dysfunction and service-connected diabetes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete medical records and need for further examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding the aggravation component of the secondary service connection claim for erectile dysfunction.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and headaches are denied.,A rating in excess of 50 percent for headaches is denied. From May 13, 2017, a TDIU is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for various conditions due to the appellant's representative withdrawing the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's ringing in his ears began during service and persists. Service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD was denied due to lack of evidence showing it is caused by the prescribed medication for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as aggravated by radiation treatment for prostate cancer.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to service connection for various conditions. The Board has remanded these cases due to the need for further development, including obtaining SSA records.