Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,Claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine disorder, left knee condition, right ankle disability, GERD, migraine headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder were also denied.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection and TDIU claims, leaving no issues remaining before the Board.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes, dizziness, gastrointestinal disability including irritable bowel syndrome, migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction, and allergic rhinitis. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his claims.,Obstructive sleep apnea has been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current erectile dysfunction is proximately due to his service-connected ischemic heart disease with coronary artery disease, and thus grants service connection for this condition as secondary to his service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims related to his service-connected conditions, including generalized anxiety disorder, gastrointestinal disorders, urological disorders, prostate disorders, anterior cruciate ligament nerve disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The issues include determining whether these conditions are service connected and assigning appropriate disability ratings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, and for secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction to include as secondary to service-connected benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The VA is instructed to verify all periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA and obtain any outstanding service treatment or personnel records. They are also asked to schedule the Veteran for a VA examination by an appropriately qualified examiner to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed erectile dysfunction and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Board denied service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction due to lack of in-service exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection was also denied for hypertension as the evidence did not establish its onset during active service.,The Veteran's claim for hypertension is remanded for further development.

All the Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,The denial is final because the Veteran did not appeal the decision.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine was granted. Service connection for this condition is denied, as there is no evidence linking it to active service or a chronic disability within one year of separation. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and cervical radiculopathy are also not service connected.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unemployable since April 1, 2015. The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether his service-connected conditions make it impossible for him to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 80 percent, with two disabilities rated at least 40 percent. His service-connected disabilities prevent him from following or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral ankle disability, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claims will be reviewed again with new VA examinations.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for prostate cancer residuals and erectile dysfunction were denied or remanded due to lack of evidence supporting higher ratings. The Board found that the current conditions did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has denied an initial compensable rating for hypertension. The claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, left knee disability, and left wrist strain are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease alone renders him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and he is also eligible for special monthly compensation based on housebound status due to multiple service-connected disabilities. However, he does not meet the criteria for regular aid and attendance benefits.

The Veteran's request to reopen his previously denied claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was withdrawn.,Claims for service connection for bilateral knee and hip arthritis were both dismissed as new and material evidence was not received within the required timeframe.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus. The claims for chronic bronchitis and emphysema, as well as hypertension and erectile dysfunction (to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus), are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.