Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including prostate cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma with associated peripheral neuropathy, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, incontinence as residuals of prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and upper teeth disability have all been denied.,Specifically, the Board found that there is no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction were denied. The prostate cancer claim was denied as the evidence did not show that the condition had returned, while the erectile dysfunction claim was denied due to lack of compensable criteria.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, has not required insulin or a restricted diet and regulation of activities. The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction have been denied as there is no evidence of a direct relationship to service, including exposure to herbicides. The Board found that the Veteran did not serve in Vietnam and thus was not exposed to herbicide agents during his active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for a higher rating for service-connected lumbar strain and for service connection for erectile dysfunction, as there are issues regarding the etiology of the erectile dysfunction and the need for an extraschedular evaluation.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and erectile dysfunction disabilities. The Board found no current disability in any of these areas and insufficient evidence to link them to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that remand is required for a VA opinion regarding the Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim, as well as for any necessary development of the TDIU issue.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and an increased rating for hemorrhoids. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not related to his military service, as the evidence did not support a nexus between his current condition and in-service events or episodes. For his hemorrhoids, the Board found that there were no findings of persistent bleeding or secondary anemia, which would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete development and need for additional evidence. The Veteran's reported stressor of a rocket attack on an air traffic control tower in Da Nang is under review, as are his diagnoses of PTSD, depressive disorder, congestive heart failure, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination for the Veteran's lumbar spine and left lower extremity disabilities, as well as an opinion regarding his erectile dysfunction. The claims are being remanded to allow for these examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the cases of hypertension and erectile dysfunction for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for nephrolithiasis, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea due to exposure to toxic chemicals. The cases are being sent back for additional medical opinions regarding whether these conditions were aggravated by service or related to service.

The Board has determined that additional medical examinations and opinions are needed to determine the current state of the Veteran's liver, kidney, erectile dysfunction, and hepatic cysts disabilities, as well as whether any of these conditions are related to his service-connected recurrent deep vein thrombosis.

The Board has denied service connection for several conditions, including a right little finger disability, lumbar spine disability, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and residuals of gynecomastia surgery. The case is remanded to obtain further examinations regarding left shoulder disability, acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left knee and low back pain, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction, resulted in a combined rating of 40 percent. The Board found that the Veteran met the schedular criteria for TDIU from February 23, 2018 to March 29, 2018.

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome has been granted service connection. Service connection for fibromyalgia, acid reflux, and other conditions have been denied.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal, and the Board dismissed it due to lack of an active appeal.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is not related to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were denied. The Board found that the residuals of left lung cancer did not meet criteria for a compensable evaluation, while erectile dysfunction was rated as noncompensable. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.