Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran's right ankle disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and MDD), and erectile dysfunction are all granted. The right ankle disability is not service-connected due to lack of a current disability related to service. The acquired psychiatric disorders are service-connected as they are linked to an in-service stressor. The erectile dysfunction is also service-connected as it is proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and medical opinions regarding his service-connected conditions and their relationship to the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Erectile Dysfunction, frequent urination, and bladder cancer are denied. An increased rating of 40 percent is granted for prostatitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient opinions regarding the relationship between his disabilities and service-connected multiple sclerosis, as well as other secondary issues.

The petition to reopen the previously denied claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, diabetes mellitus type II, gout, and erectile dysfunction (ED) is granted. The claim of service connection for vestibular disorder (claimed as dizziness) remains denied.

The Veteran's heart disability, including as secondary to service-connected asthma, is denied.,GERD requires further examination and evaluation for a higher rating.,Erectile dysfunction may be related to the Veteran's psychiatric disability or medications but needs clarification from the VA examiner.,Right knee disability requires additional examination to determine if it warrants an increased rating.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient information provided by his private physician regarding the etiology of his claimed disabilities. The examination must address whether any current disability is related to active service, including physical training and injuries sustained during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes and related conditions such as peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination to assess the functional impairment caused solely by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (PTSD, sleep apnea, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction) do not render him unemployable as he has been continuously employed for over two decades.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various conditions related to diabetes and peripheral neuropathy have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability has been rated as degenerative arthritis, with associated radiculopathy and erectile dysfunction. The appeal is granted for increased ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and lumbar myositis are related to his active service, warranting service connection. The testicular condition is also considered for service connection as it may be secondary to his hernia residuals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for psychosis, PTSD, and erectile dysfunction is remanded due to incomplete information regarding in-service stressors and the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected TBI, and whether his erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected TBI.

The Board has remanded multiple issues including service connection for various conditions, as well as the rating and TDIU claims. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical records and undergo examinations.

The Veteran's hearing loss disability of the right ear is granted service connection. The appeals for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are dismissed, and the appeal for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and anxiety) is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple disabilities are being remanded due to the need for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for right hand tremors, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction is granted. Service connection for peripheral vision problems is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on multiple service-connected disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records.