Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of proper effective date documentation. The decision regarding increased rating for PTSD is also remanded.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, Peyronie’s disease/erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence are not considered to be caused by or related to the VA treatment he received, including testosterone replacement therapy. As a result, compensation for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no recognized disease associated with herbicide exposure, and the condition did not manifest during or within one year after service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate condition was denied as there is no recognized disease associated with herbicide exposure, and the condition did not manifest during or within one year after service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted based on a currently diagnosed psychiatric disability that is presumed to be related to his military service due to Vietnam-era service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was granted as there is evidence suggesting the condition began in service.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims related to the Veteran's low back condition and chronic pain of the lower extremities.,Service connection is not granted for glaucoma and torn inferior oblique (claimed as impaired vision), due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 19, 2010 for the award of service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and diabetes, but has remanded the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service records do not support the presence of a TBI in service, and his current disabilities are not linked to any incident during service.,There is no evidence of a head injury or TBI in service. The Veteran’s STRs do not mention a fall or related head injury.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and urinary voiding dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder. Service connection for sleep apnea was denied.

The Board denied a separate compensable rating for erectile dysfunction associated with service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II because the evidence did not show a penile deformity.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and diabetes, but has remanded the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents, including for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, and tinnitus. The AOJ is instructed to obtain VA treatment records, verify any trip ashore to Vietnam, and provide medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an upper respiratory disability, left and right foot disabilities, diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM II), and erectile dysfunction (ED). The cases are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asbestosis was denied due to lack of evidence of exposure during service and the Veteran's own conflicting statements about his exposure. The claim for erectile dysfunction was not reopened because new evidence did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.,Service connection for PTSD remains at 50 percent, with symptoms including depression, anxiety, sleep impairment, isolation, and auditory hallucinations.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of his service-connected conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, neurogenic bladder, and deep vein thrombosis.

The Veteran's eye disability, headaches as secondary to sinusitis, and maxillary sinusitis are granted service connection. The Veteran is denied service connection for hyposmia due to existing service-connected loss of sense of smell. An initial compensable rating (30%) is granted for maxillary sinusitis from July 26, 2016 onwards. Service connection for PTSD is not granted as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher than 50% rating.

The Board has determined that a new examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused by his service-connected right thumb disability.

The Board has remanded several claims, including service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and its related conditions, as well as erectile dysfunction and a vascular condition. The Veteran's representative requested additional records from the Grand Island Nebraska VA Medical Center to support these claims.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy, heart disease, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral knee disability as there was no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides or other incidents that could have caused these conditions. The Veteran's current diagnoses were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not shown to be due to a service-connected condition or exposure, and the evidence does not show any deformity. Therefore, his claim for a compensable rating is denied.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's STRs did not document any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions.,There is no evidence of a nexus between the current disabilities and active service.