Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The claims for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are remanded due to lack of evidence regarding herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including tinnitus and multiple cardiovascular conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. Service connection for tinnitus is granted based on in-service noise exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including low back disability, left and right hip disabilities, erectile dysfunction, bladder disability, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, all of which were secondary to his claimed low back disability. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service or injuries incurred therein.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his service stressor allegations.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II (DMII) with erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy. The increased rating claim for DMII was denied, but the part of the September 13, 2011 decision that addressed this issue is vacated.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his right and left shoulder disorders in conjunction with the right knee disorder, rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to September 19, 2011.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ as the evidence did not support that the conditions were related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for erectile dysfunction, currently rated at 0 percent, is denied as there is no evidence of a deformity of the penis.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of TBI and headaches, but has remanded the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to a TBI.

The Board has denied service connection for glaucoma and erectile dysfunction, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against a relationship to service. The claims for degenerative disc disease, thoracic back fractures, left hip strain, right hip strain, left knee degenerative joint disease, and right knee degenerative joint disease are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating and TDIU due to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination, and all outstanding records must be obtained.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material, thus denying the reopening of claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for separate, compensable ratings for diabetic cataracts, erectile dysfunction, tinea pedis and cruris, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and an increased rating for PTSD. The RO is instructed to first adjudicate the claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus before addressing these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and adjudication due to incomplete compliance with prior remand instructions.,The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is currently rated as noncompensable, but his ED secondary to hypertension remains in dispute.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and acquired psychiatric disorder are granted as secondary to service-connected conditions. The compensable initial rating for chronic left orchialgia is also granted.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for right ankle and right foot disorders have been reopened, as new evidence has been submitted that relates to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate the claims.,Service connection for OSA and ED are granted as they are found to be secondary to service-connected PTSD with depression.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication due to newly obtained evidence, including a death certificate and private treatment records. The issues of service connection for peripheral artery disease and erectile dysfunction remain in appellate status.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The initial compensable rating for right maxillary sinusitis remains denied, while service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction (ED) are both remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a vascular disorder, erectile dysfunction, and foot disability are denied as the evidence does not establish that these conditions began during or were caused by military service.