Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction associated with prostate cancer, status post prostatectomy is denied as there is no evidence of penile deformity.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastrointestinal disability, diverticulitis, erectile dysfunction, and hiatal hernia as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further examination and development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is now rated at 40 percent since August 23, 2011.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities are both rated at 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims as they involve issues of service connection for various conditions, including sarcoidosis, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction. The remand requires additional medical examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal on the issue of an earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus type II, associated with herbicide exposure, has been withdrawn and dismissed. The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction as there is no evidence that it was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations related to erectile dysfunction and PTSD are inadequate, and thus these claims must be remanded for further evaluations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The highest schedular rating of 60% was granted for neurodermatitis, but no other condition received a positive decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a left knee condition, sleep apnea, hypertension, acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including posttraumatic stress disorder, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and nightmare disorder).,The Court vacated the Board's decision on the increased rating for cervical spine disability and left ankle disability. The issues of service connection are inextricably intertwined with PTSD.,The Court also remanded the claim for hypertension and acid reflux due to their relationship with PTSD. Additional development is needed regarding gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).,The Veteran's representative noted that he was taking issue with VA examinations provided in January 2012 and June 2015, which would encompass the rating period for the 30 percent rating.,The Court also remanded the claim for an increased rating higher than 30 percent for cervical spine disability effective from January 2, 2014. The Veteran's representative noted that he was taking issue with VA examinations provided in January 2012 and June 2015, which would encompass the rating period for the 30 percent rating.,The Court also remanded the claim for an increased rating higher than 10 percent for left ankle disability. The Veteran's representative noted that he was taking issue with VA examinations provided in January 2012 and June 2015, which would encompass the rating period for the 30 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions. The issues include mental health disorders, sleep apnea, headaches, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, back disorder, right leg disorder, left leg disorder, kidney cancer, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction (vasectomy), Hepatitis C and a liver disorder, thigh scarring as secondary to Hepatitis C, scars from injections associated with Hepatitis C, headaches including migraines, and a cognitive disorder to include Alzheimer's disease. The appeals are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding service connection for hypertension, initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, and ratings for prostate cancer. The claim for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ was also withdrawn.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, to include as secondary to service connected advanced lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD), and remanded the issues of service connection for a neck disability and radiculopathy of the right upper extremity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and secondary service connection due to procedural issues, lack of medical opinions, and need for updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of August 31, 2010 for the grant of service connection for ischemic heart disease is granted. The Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction are also addressed with appropriate ratings.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for right big toe, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, depression, and tinnitus have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.,Service connection has been granted for diabetes mellitus, type II, based on herbicide exposure in Thailand. Service connection is also granted for associated lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable, and his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, and his erectile dysfunction does not warrant a separate rating as there is no evidence of penile deformity.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot condition and hypertension. The claim for erectile dysfunction is remanded, as well as the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder.,Service connection cannot be established for the Veteran's bilateral foot condition or hypertension due to lack of evidence of in-service incurrence or continuous problems since service. Service connection for ED is also denied because there is no medical opinion linking it to service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and onychomycosis are service-connected. The heart disability claim is denied. Service connection for insomnia disorder is granted. The hypertension claim is remanded due to missing records.