Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Veteran's sleep apnea and tonsil hypertrophy were not found to be service-connected due to lack of evidence. The bilateral metamorphopsia was rated as noncompensable, and the erectile dysfunction did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and tonsil hypertrophy were denied because there is no evidence that these conditions began during his military service or are otherwise related to his service. The bilateral metamorphopsia was rated as noncompensable due to visual acuity not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating, and the erectile dysfunction did not meet the criteria for a 20% rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to April 26, 2010 due to insufficient evidence showing he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment solely as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's low back disability is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and inadequate VA examination.,The Veteran's sinusitis is remanded as there are no records of treatment during service, but the Board finds a need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction associated with herbicide exposure was granted service connection effective from August 7, 2014. The earliest manifestation of the condition is believed to have occurred on or around August 7, 2014.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine its etiology. His lumbar spine disability remains in dispute and requires another VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and service.

The Board denied service connection for venereal disease and erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and service. The Veteran's right hand disability was also denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and bilateral hand neuropathy as they are related to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder and opioid pain medications. The claims for left hip disability, right hip disability, bilateral ocular disability, respiratory disability, hypogonadism with erectile dysfunction, skin condition, recurrent sprains of the left ankle, recurrent sprains of the right ankle, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, status post left foot tendon release with benign tumor of the plantar surface with plantar fasciitis, and status post right foot tendon release with benign tumor of the plantar surface with plantar fasciitis are all denied. The Veteran is granted a 50 percent rating for tension-migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to new evidence being added to his file, including VA treatment records. The claims include service connection for various conditions related to scleroderma and other disabilities.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and its residuals were denied as not related to service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and review, including service connection claims and an earlier effective date claim. The Veteran's appeal includes multiple service connection claims and one related to the effective date of additional compensation based on having a dependent spouse.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, vision problems, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) are not service-connected.,Service connection for these conditions is denied as they are not related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The cases of bilateral hearing loss, major depressive disorder, insomnia, erectile dysfunction, and hepatitis C with chronic fatigue are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are all granted as service connected. The Board found that the evidence was at least in equipoise for these conditions being related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability was denied in January 1998 and remains denied. The Veteran did not submit new and material evidence to reopen the claim within one year of the denial.,For his right shoulder disability, the Veteran received a 20% rating based on limitation of motion at the shoulder level. However, he appealed for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability was denied in January 1998 and remains denied. The Veteran did not submit new and material evidence to reopen the claim.,For his right shoulder disability, the Veteran received a 20% rating based on limitation of motion at the shoulder level.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the cause or aggravation of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, specifically related to his PTSD and medications.

The Board has remanded several issues, including the increased ratings for Parkinson's disease and TDIU. The effective date of service connection for Parkinson’s disease is also under review.