Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure during service or a link to service.

The Board found that the grant of service connection for wedge deformity at L1 was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, thus granting severance of service connection.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities, alone, do not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU rating. The Board found that he is not unemployable due to his service-connected conditions and that non-service-connected conditions were more likely responsible for his unemployment.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is remanded due to the lack of a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Board denied service connection for residuals of colon cancer, psychiatric disorder (claimed as secondary to residuals of colon cancer), and erectile dysfunction. The evidence did not establish a nexus between the current disabilities and service or any incident therein.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, IBS, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations. The claim for bladder cancer is also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including thyroid disorder, diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, arterial condition, hypertension, and osteoporosis, as well as secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction. The evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service or exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for left foot disability is denied as there was no prior claim filed.,Service connection for vision disorder, bilateral hearing loss, headaches, right foot disability, upper and lower extremity disabilities, respiratory disability, left shoulder disability, neck disability, back disability, sleep disorder, and erectile dysfunction are all denied.

The Veteran's left shoulder disorder and left lower extremity radiculopathy are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination.,The Veteran's hypertension is being remanded as there are missing service treatment records that may provide evidence of its onset during service or within one year of separation.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being remanded because it is intertwined with other issues on appeal, including his cervical spine disability. Additional medical records and examination may be needed to clarify the etiology.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is being remanded due to missing service treatment records that may provide evidence of its onset during service or within one year of separation.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted service connection, and he is also awarded special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ due to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran is granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis of the feet, right knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were denied.,Service connection claims for these conditions were also denied.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no service connection issues remain for consideration.

The Board previously denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for Peyronie's disease with erectile dysfunction, and this issue is now dismissed as it was improperly recertified.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50%, but the Board finds that a higher rating of 70% is warranted due to his suicidal thoughts and other symptoms. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on several service-connected disabilities are being remanded due to the need for further development and examination.

The Veteran's appeals for PTSD, increased rating for chronic lumbar sprain with associated right lower extremity radiculopathy, and kidney condition were dismissed. The appeals for service connection for a right shoulder condition, sinus condition, obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Board has denied effective dates prior to June 19, 2014 for service connection of coronary artery disease and erectile dysfunction with SMC on account of loss of use of a creative organ. The claims are remanded for further development.

Your claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding your exposure to herbicides in Vietnam and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings of diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction before the Board could make a decision.