Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's increased rating claim for his service-connected diabetes mellitus with non-proliferative retinopathy and erectile dysfunction was denied. The reduction from a 40 percent to a 20 percent rating effective May 3, 2017 was upheld.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection on all issues except the psychiatric disorder, which was dismissed due to lack of appeal.

The Veteran's Peyronie's disease with erectile dysfunction is found to be related to his in-service injury, and service connection is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and frequent urination and leakage as secondary to the now service-connected diabetes mellitus. The decision is based on presumptive exposure to herbicide agents during service in Thailand.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disability, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Further, his claim for service connection for prostate cancer is inextricably intertwined with his claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and its complications, due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates were denied as there was no formal or informal claim submitted prior to October 27, 2014.

The Board has determined that new evidence submitted by the Veteran is relevant to his claims for service connection for various conditions, and these claims are being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claims for type II diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, hypertension (presumptive due to herbicide exposure), bilateral knee strain, acquired psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction, and lumbar strain are all denied. The Veteran's claim for residuals of a left shoulder injury is remanded.,Service connection for the Veteran’s acquired psychiatric disorder is also denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist violation. The AOJ must obtain and associate with the record any relevant private and military base treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA treatment records and a need for updated examinations, including one focusing on penile deformity.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including as secondary to the service-connected psychiatric disability, due to a lack of clarity in the VA medical opinion provided. The Veteran's attorney submitted two articles that suggest an association between sleep apnea and psychiatric disabilities, which needs further clarification.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation on an extraschedular basis for his service-connected erectile dysfunction, finding that the schedular criteria adequately described its severity and symptomatology.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for ischemic heart disease, acquired psychiatric disability, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction have been granted. The appeal for headaches has also been granted. However, the appeals for right upper extremity neurological disability, left lower neurological disability (other than sciatica), and right lower extremity neurological disability are being remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for thyroid disorder, PTSD, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss due to lack of new and material evidence. The decision also denies service connection for these conditions on a treatment purposes only basis.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and evaluations to determine the current severity of his service-connected conditions, including OSA, ED, hair replacement, eye disability, shin splints, shoulder disabilities, and PTSD. The Veteran also has pending claims for service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and vocational experience.