Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran's bruxism is granted as secondary to PTSD. The remaining issues are remanded for further evidentiary development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 with erectile dysfunction, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, right lower extremity and left lower extremity are all rated at 20 percent. The appeal for higher ratings is denied.

The Veteran's claim for extension of delimiting date for Montgomery GI Bill education benefits was denied because the evidence did not clearly establish that a program of education was infeasible due to his service-connected and nonservice-connected disabilities during the original eligibility period.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, and high blood pressure. The claim for arthritis is not before the Board as it was not included in the May 2015 statement of the case.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection.,Service connection for lumbosacral degenerative disc disease, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, cystic skin lesions, a respiratory disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as claimed due to herbicide exposure. The evidence did not establish in-service exposure or a nexus to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Veteran was granted service connection for GERD, erectile dysfunction, and gout of the right great toe. The Board found that these conditions began during military service.,Service connection was also granted for a cervical spine disability and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities (secondary to service-connected lumbar spine disability).

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, pancreatitis, and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran's service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus and/or coronary artery disease are alleged to aggravate these conditions.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, left wrist lipoma excision scar, and prostatectomy scar are all denied as not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.,Issues related to cervical intervertebral disc syndrome, lumbar intervertebral disc syndrome, left knee strain, right knee strain, status post open reduction internal fixation of the right ankle, and status post left wrist fracture remain remanded for further examination and evaluation.,The Veteran's service connection claims for paresthesia of the left arm, pes planus, obstructive sleep apnea, posttraumatic stress disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, narcolepsy, and a right wrist disability are all remanded for additional development.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction are related to his service-connected PTSD, but more evidence is needed to support this conclusion.

The Board has withdrawn the claims of right hip disability and acne. The remaining issues have been remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed. The Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed stomach disorder, kidney disease including nephrolithiasis, prostate disorders and erectile dysfunction, cerebral aneurysm, or psychiatric disorder. Service connection has also been denied for headaches.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for non-neurologic erectile dysfunction secondary to the service-connected low back disability due to a previous error in not addressing it.

The Board is remanding the claims due to new evidence being added to the record since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The Veteran's Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) records, as well as private treatment records from Innovative Pain and Spine, have been associated with the case file. These documents must be reviewed by the AOJ for initial consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to January 24, 2012. Since then, he has been in receipt of a combined 100 percent schedular rating for his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, PTSD, type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, malaria, and bilateral hearing loss, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has dismissed the claim for TDIU and has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, prostatitis, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied service connection for left lower extremity neuropathy, radiculopathy, and cervical spine disorder. The Veteran's GERD, erectile dysfunction, headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder were also remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding whether they are aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction due to insufficient medical information. Additional development is required including obtaining a pre-employment audiogram report, scheduling an examination to determine the etiology of these conditions, and providing an opinion on whether they are related to active service.