Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a more adequate medical opinion regarding the effect of his back and knee braces on his clothing.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examinations to determine the etiology of his sinus allergies, headaches, and sleep apnea. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its inextricability with the service connection issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, retinopathy, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, diabetes, and back issues, combine to make it impossible for him to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted TDIU based on the combined impact of his disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, but the other issues remain pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not require the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as he can manage his daily activities independently.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's service connection claims for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, prostate disorder (benign prostate hypertrophy), loss of vision, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, skin disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder are all granted. The specific determinations include secondary service connection based on diabetes mellitus, type 2.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and remanded the claim of peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The appeal is being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's claim to reopen a previously denied bilateral hand disability was not granted as new and material evidence has not been received.,Moderate left carpal tunnel syndrome and mild ulnar neuropathy at the wrist and elbow were not service-connected, as they did not have their onset during active service or within one year of discharge.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is reopened, and the appeal is granted. The Board finds that there is no evidence of a current disability during service or related to service, and thus denies service connection for erectile dysfunction. The issue of urinary frequency secondary to lumbar spine DDD is remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The initial 10% evaluation for tension headaches was granted, but the higher evaluations requested for PTSD and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine were not granted.

The Board has granted compensation for urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and depression due to the negligent removal of the Veteran's prostate by VA. The decision is based on the opinion that this negligence caused additional disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for a testicular disability, including epididymitis, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to that condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to inadequate examinations, changes in symptoms since previous evaluations, and new evidence of worsening conditions. The claims will be reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction due to a service-connected disability.

The Board has dismissed the claims for erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as they have been fully granted in a previous rating decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee disability, erectile dysfunction, memory loss disability, and bipolar disorder. The decision is based on a lack of evidence showing that these conditions began during service or are related to an in-service injury.

The Board has remanded several issues, including the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions. The main issue is to determine if there was a left foot condition during his military service and whether it is related to his diabetes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and experience since February 6, 2009.