Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction. The evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were related to the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular evaluation has already been assigned.,The request to establish an effective date prior to June 7, 2017 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus is denied due to lack of evidence indicating intent to file a claim before that date.,New and material evidence submitted by the Veteran does not relate to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate his claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis with balance problems, thus the request to reopen this claim is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied as there is no indication that it began during active service or is related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches is denied as there is no indication that they began during active service or are related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep issues is denied as there is no indication that they began during active service or are related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder condition is denied as there is no indication that it began during active service or is related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hypertension and erectile dysfunction was denied. The Board found that the current diagnoses of hypertension and erectile dysfunction did not have their onset during service, were not caused by service, and there was no evidence of herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Board denied service connection for fatigue, to include CFS and intertrigo. The Veteran's patches of numbness, skin tags other than the left axilla, hypertension, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction are all remanded for further examination and opinion.,Service connection is not granted for any of these conditions as there is no evidence that they were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral foot disability and prostate disability were remanded. The Board finds that the earliest possible effective date for the award of service connection for hypertension is August 1, 2017—the date of his claim.,The Veteran’s claims of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral foot disability and prostate disability should be remanded to afford the Veteran VA examinations.,The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension was remanded. The Board finds that remand is warranted to obtain outstanding records and address the absence of evidence in the Veteran’s STRs.,The Veteran’s claim of entitlement to service connection for restless leg syndrome was remanded. Remand is warranted to afford the Veteran a new VA examination.,The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was remanded. The Board finds that remand is warranted to obtain an addendum opinion concerning the etiology of the Veteran’s PTSD.,The Veteran's claim of entitlement to a compensable disability rating for cataracts status post lens implants and dry eye syndrome was remanded. Remand is warranted to afford the Veteran a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer have been granted, with a 40% rating from September 1, 2013 to November 19, 2014, and a 60% rating beginning November 19, 2014. The Veteran has also been granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual employability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

Service connection for GERD, carpal tunnel syndrome of upper extremities, and tarsal tunnel syndrome of lower extremities is granted. An earlier effective date of August 19, 2011, is granted for service connection for these conditions. However, an earlier effective date than October 7, 2014, for service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are preventing him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU. The remaining issues on appeal require further examination to determine the extent of his low back disability, PTSD, diabetes mellitus, with erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy, and residuals of a gunshot wound of the left hip.

The claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is reopened and granted.,Service connection for a skin condition, including folliculitis, is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded.,Entitlement to service connection for allergic rhinitis is remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection due to the appellant's death.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw it, and no issues remain for review.

The Board has granted service connection for depression, headaches, and sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus, depression, and medication use. Service connection was denied for left knee disorder, right knee disorder, colon cancer, skin cancer, diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and SMC for loss of use of a creative organ due to ED were granted with effective dates of August 23, 2016, and August 28, 2017 respectively.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, other than PTSD, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostatitis, urinary tract infection, urine retention, bladder incontinence, nocturia, obesity, cataracts, and fatigue was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's NOD to the July 2017 rating decision was timely filed, and thus his claims for an earlier effective date and increased ratings are granted. The case is remanded for further development including VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for type II diabetes mellitus and for TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and information.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and associated eye complications have worsened since the last VA examination in March 2014. The Board has ordered additional examinations to determine the current severity of his diabetes mellitus and related conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted, and his service-connected anxiety disorder has an effective date of April 16, 2014. The Board also found that the Veteran’s genitourinary disability, digestive disability, sleep apnea, right upper extremity neurologic disability, left upper extremity neurologic disability, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and seborrheic keratosis are related to his service-connected type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for clothing allowances for a brace used for his service-connected back disability and topical medication used for his service-connected eczema in 2018, as there was no evidence that these items caused significant damage to his clothes.

The Veteran's clothing allowance for bilateral crutches used in 2018 is granted due to the wear and tear caused by his service-connected disabilities, specifically peripheral neuropathy.