Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted, but the Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure and denied service connection based on lack of in-service treatment or diagnosis.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to support the Veteran's claims for service connection of lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, PTSD, bronchial asthma, COPD, bilateral sciatica, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are being remanded due to outstanding VA and private treatment records not having been obtained.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, cervical spine disability, back disability, erectile dysfunction, prostate disability, bilateral ankle and knee disabilities, shoulder and hip disabilities, right upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathies, anxiety, depression, and PTSD were not shown as chronic in service or related to a service-connected disability. The Board found the Veteran's statements regarding these conditions being related to his military service to be speculative.,The Veteran's hearing loss and tinnitus were first diagnosed 30 years after separation from service and are not considered to be related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to July 13, 2015.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death prior to a final decision. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right leg disability, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction were not incurred or aggravated during service. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the earlier effective date claims for all service-connected disabilities, including diabetic nephropathy with hypertension, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathies, and chronic ischemic heart disease. The appeal is related to the timing of when these conditions were granted as service connected.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and earlier effective dates are being remanded due to the issuance of an incomplete Statement of the Case (SOC). The issues include PTSD, PN of the bilateral lower extremities involving both the sciatic and femoral nerves, DM, urinary incontinence, and TDIU.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, right knee disability, and right shoulder disability are all granted as service-connected. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is also granted as secondary to PTSD.,Service connection for a low back disability is denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations, as well as compliance with prior Board directives.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to June 6, 2005.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and CAD have been granted service connection as due to herbicide exposure. The claims for gout, acquired psychiatric disability (including bipolar disorder), pulmonary condition, residuals of breast cancer, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues related to his erectile dysfunction, squamous cell carcinoma, and unspecified depressive disorder. The VA is required to conduct additional development regarding herbicide agent exposure and asbestos exposure allegations, as well as provide a medical opinion on the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for residuals of prostate cancer surgery, erectile dysfunction, and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was proper due to clear and unmistakable error in the original grant of these benefits. Restoration of these benefits is not warranted.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and further review is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction as these conditions are found to be proximately due or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate examination regarding the relationship between service-connected left side epididymitis and the Veteran's voiding dysfunction and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, and service connection for a back disorder and vertigo due to additional evidence received after the November 2018 statement of the case. The Veteran's prostate cancer status post prostatectomy is also being examined.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the combined effects of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his employment capacity. The Veteran is seeking a TDIU, and an additional VA examination is needed to assess this.