Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, heart disease, hypertension, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction have been reopened. The evidence now shows a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has granted the appeals for service connection for hypertension, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to service-connected sleep apnea. The appeal for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and diabetic retinopathy was also granted as secondary to service-connected DM.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and depressive disorder. The effective date of the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss remains May 16, 2012.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for HTN, ED, and eczema as secondary to DM or as secondary to exposure to herbicides due to insufficient medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and urinary dysfunction due to potential aggravation by service-connected hepatitis C and liver transplant. The need for a new examination is also requested.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and obesity/weight gain, both of which are associated with or secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, anxiety and depressive disorder).,The VA examiners found that there is no evidence linking these conditions to the service-connected psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's TDIU claim due to incomplete evidence and need for further examination. The RO will obtain additional treatment records, schedule examinations, and readjudicate the claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy due to service connection issues. The examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service or any other relevant factors.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 60 percent, and the Board has remanded for further examination of his erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, gastrointestinal disorder (to include GERD, acid reflux, ulcers, and benign neoplasms), and erectile dysfunction have not been found to be related to his military service.,Service connection for PTSD has been granted but the rating assigned is 30 percent.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction claims are denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicides, the conditions did not manifest within one year post-service, and there is insufficient evidence linking the current conditions to service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction associated with prostate cancer status post hormone shots needs to be remanded due to the need for additional private treatment records.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and hypertension were not shown to be related to service, while his erectile dysfunction was not diagnosed until after separation from service.,Service connection for the Veteran’s conditions is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between the current disabilities and active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus meeting the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions and evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of consideration of the Veteran's testimony and April 2017 hearing during the evaluation for TDIU. The case is now being returned to the Board for further development.

The Veteran's Hodgkin’s lymphoma is related to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, and the claim for service connection has been granted.,Service connection for bilateral shin splints was denied as there is no current diagnosis of a disability.,Service connection for hearing loss was denied due to lack of audiometric test results meeting VA's definition of a disability.,Service connection for tinnitus was denied as the Veteran did not provide evidence showing it manifested during service or within one year following separation from service.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction, thyroid disability, and right hip disability were all denied based on insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's bilateral shoulder condition has been granted service connection. The right ear hearing loss claim was also granted.,Service connection for left hip, left knee injury, and right knee injury claims were denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and related conditions are currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted. The Veteran’s erectile dysfunction and diabetic dermopathy have been remanded for further examination.