Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2018

The Board has granted service connection for a low back condition, but the claims for erectile dysfunction and heart condition remain pending as they are not fully addressed in this decision.

The Veteran has been granted compensation benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a neurological disability resulting from VA surgery in November 2009, and service connection for his mood disorder secondary to that neurological disability.,Service connection is also granted for gastrointestinal disorders (manifested by H. pylori), hypertension, fibromyalgia, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the neurological disability.

The Board finds that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is proximately due to, caused by, or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. Therefore, the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to verify his alleged herbicide agent exposure while serving in Thailand. The issues of service connection for depressive disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction are also being remanded as they are secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is service-connected as secondary to his PTSD. His bilateral shin splints are rated at 10% each, and his PTSD warrants a 70% rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development of evidence and readjudication.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to assess the severity of his bilateral hearing loss and its functional effects. The issue of entitlement to TDIU has also been raised in this case.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has granted service connection for arterial thrombosis, right leg above-the-knee amputation, erectile dysfunction, and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and hypertension.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, skin rash on elbows and upper arm, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy are not related to his military service. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against these claims.

The Veteran's claim for SMC by reason of the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Board has determined that the appellant's discharge from service is not a bar to VA benefits, and therefore, his claims for service connection are granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's GERD and erectile dysfunction are not service-connected.,Both conditions were diagnosed after the Veteran's separation from active duty, and there is no evidence linking them to his military service.

The Veteran's acne was found to have its onset during active service and is therefore granted service connection.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not support a finding that it is etiologically related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including gastroparesis, PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II with tinea pedis, hypertension, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted TDIU based on the combined effects of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is service-connected.,New evidence has reopened the claim for right ear hearing loss, but it remains denied.

The Veteran's diabetes, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, and skin disorder are all found to be related to his service in Vietnam, including exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and ED are not service-connected, as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The right and left shoulder disabilities were also not found to be related to service.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including colon cancer, prostate hypertrophy, benign adenoma of parotid gland, erectile dysfunction, and a skin disability. The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused by his service-connected coronary artery disease, and thus grants service connection for this condition.