Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran's tinnitus is found to have originated during service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition. Service connection for hyperlipidemia is denied as it does not constitute a disability warranting compensation. The issues of bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, hypertension, sinusitis, and pulmonary fibrosis are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the $69,480.00 check sent to the Veteran in April 2009 was issued in error after his death and needs to be returned. The appellant is seeking accrued benefits for this amount but needs to provide proof of where the funds were routed after they were reclaimed from the bank.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of GERD, hypothyroidism, erectile dysfunction, and low back disability. The Board also denied increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a higher rating for diabetes mellitus or an aggravation claim for GERD.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding erectile dysfunction and granted a 20 percent rating for prostate cancer residuals. The Veteran's symptoms of needing to urinate every one to two hours are considered, leading to the granting of the higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, sleep apnea and hypersomnia, erectile dysfunction, and a skin disability (basal cell carcinoma) have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's depression is granted at a 70 percent rating, effective from the date of claim. The other issues are denied.

The Veteran's attorney withdrew the appeal for service connection of erectile dysfunction, and the Board has dismissed the case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ and TDIU, finding that there was no intent to apply for benefits prior to February 25, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine and LLE radiculopathy have been dismissed. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to make a fully-informed decision on the service connection claims for various conditions, including bilateral shoulder disorder, right hip disorder, fibromyalgia, and others. The Veteran's medical history will be reviewed, and further examinations may be conducted.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction due to their association with the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claims of entitlement to service connection for other conditions are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD and diabetes mellitus type 2, finding that the evidence did not show a causal relationship between these conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and a higher rating for PTSD due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with depressive disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. Service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions require him to need regular aid and attendance, thus he is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) for aid and attendance.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on all three issues before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for impairment of sphincter control and erectile dysfunction due to lack of a nexus opinion. The issues are currently pending.

The Board has granted restoration of service connection for erectile dysfunction and entitlement to SMC(k) due to erectile dysfunction. The issue of service connection for a renal disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.