Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for scars of the bilateral shoulders and base of the neck was denied, but he was granted TDIU.

The Board has remanded the issue of TDIU prior to November 2011 due to insufficient evidence regarding the impact of service-connected disabilities on the Veteran's ability to work during that period. A new VA examination is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient medical opinions and the need for additional examination. The issues include right elbow, left knee, and right knee conditions; PTSD; sleep apnea; hypertension; gastrointestinal condition; acid reflux; erectile dysfunction; neuropathy; diabetes mellitus; and heart condition.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary due to the need for further examination and review of records, particularly regarding whether the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected disabilities, including difficulty swallowing due to Parkinson’s disease and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's topical medications used in 2015, and will need to review all available VA treatment records from May 2014 to January 2017.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected PTSD and associated medications.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for traumatic deviated nasal septum is denied as the evidence does not show a 50 percent obstruction in both nasal passages or complete obstruction of one side.,The Veteran's initial disability evaluation in excess of 0 percent for hemorrhoids is denied as there are no large or thrombotic hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue and frequent recurrences.

The claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records. The Veteran's back disorder, gastritis, acquired psychiatric disorders (anxiety and depression), erectile dysfunction, and hypertension are all under review.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. However, the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, kidney stones, and enlarged prostate due to insufficient opinions in the VA examination reports. The Veteran is required to provide updated treatment records and his reserve personnel records are needed to determine if any conditions were incurred or aggravated during ACDUTRA.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it was not related to his service or any service-connected conditions. The decision also remanded the issue of a rating in excess of 20 percent disabling prior to October 31, 2014, and in excess of 60 percent thereafter for service connected residuals of prostate cancer.

The Veteran's claims for a separate compensable rating for erectile dysfunction (ED) and onychomycosis of the right great toe associated with service-connected diabetes mellitus are denied.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings in excess of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities prior to September 18, 2013, are also denied. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and PTSD. The Veteran's prescriptions for PTSD are suspected to aggravate his sleep apnea, and there is a need for updated medical opinions on this issue. Additionally, it is unclear if PTSD causes or aggravates his erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension, secondary to PTSD, depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus, or medications taken for those conditions, has been reopened and remanded.,The Veteran's claim for seizure disorder remains denied as new and material evidence was not received.,Left ear hearing loss is rated at 0 percent effective May 20, 2014. The issue of an earlier effective date is remanded.,Diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent and the Veteran's request for a higher rating remains denied.,PTSD, depressive disorder, sleep disorder, coronary artery disease, hypertension (secondary to PTSD, depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus, or medications taken for those conditions), acid reflux (secondary to PTSD, depressive disorder, or diabetes mellitus), and erectile dysfunction (secondary to PTSD, depressive disorder, or diabetes mellitus) are all remanded.,The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for left ear hearing loss is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability is rated at the highest available level of 100 percent, and he is granted a TDIU. The gastrointestinal disorder and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further examination to determine their relationship to his service-connected conditions. The left knee disability remains at 10 percent.

The Board dismissed all previously appealed claims due to the Veteran's request to withdraw his appeal.

Your claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction has been fully granted, but the appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining issues to be decided.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and a jaw disorder have been dismissed due to his request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected conditions, specifically leukemia and lumbar stenosis.