Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy were denied as there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The Board found that the disabilities did not manifest within a presumptive period and were not otherwise etiologically related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, both found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection in all four claims, including sclerotic changes of the right hip, joint pain and right leg condition, sclerotic changes of the left hip, joint pain and left leg condition, ED, and depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer have been reopened, and both conditions are now granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other conditions require regular aid and attendance, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC).

Service connection for coronary artery disease is granted. An effective date earlier than January 31, 2015, for the grant of service connection for PTSD is denied. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is remanded. Service connection for left eye ischemic optic neuropathy and hypertension are remanded. Service connection for peripheral vascular disease (bilateral lower and upper extremities) and kidney dysfunction are remanded. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded. Special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for a 70 percent rating for PTSD and entitlement to TDIU have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD has significantly impacted his ability to work, with symptoms affecting most areas of his life.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to assess the current extent and severity of symptoms associated with the Veteran's PTSD. The Veteran is also entitled to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, but his claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction remains denied.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including bladder condition, bowel condition, erectile dysfunction, and stomach condition. The decision also includes a request for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for degenerative joint disease, thoracic spine, and a TDIU determination.

The Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his service and was denied.,The Veteran's chronic labyrinthitis in the right ear (claimed as vertigo) is not related to his service and was denied.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction disability does not warrant a compensable rating and was denied.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing substantially gainful employment and TDIU was granted.

The Veteran's left eye scar is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.,For his service-connected right wrist disability, erectile dysfunction (secondary to PTSD), and back disability, additional evidence is needed as the current VA examinations are inadequate.

The Board has remanded the claims due to new evidence received since the March 2019 Supplemental Statement of the Case, and the Veteran should be issued a new SSOC.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction, bilateral lower extremity early onset peripheral neuropathy, and a heart condition due to herbicide agent exposure at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. The VA needs to verify the Veteran’s reported exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be etiologically related to his active service, including the varicocele surgery he underwent in 1978.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including liver cancer and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (claimed as fatty liver), prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, residuals of mini-stroke, gout, hypertension, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for VA examinations or medical opinions.

The claim for an effective date earlier than April 15, 2015 for the grant of service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis (flexion) as secondary to right knee osteoarthritis (OA) is denied.,An earlier effective date of April 15, 2014 for service connection for tinnitus and erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for clarification regarding his in-service treatment and post-service history of prostate issues, as well as the relationship between his current erectile dysfunction and his prostate condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for new examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected neck disability and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's ED is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. His PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted TDIU.