Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or service connection in several cases, including his respiratory disability, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, calcium condition, and psychiatric disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions, including a right wrist disability, allergic rhinitis, residuals of left wrist fracture, Bell's Palsy, recurrent prostatitis, and a left wrist scar. The appeals are dismissed or remanded as appropriate.

The Veteran's service connection claims for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are granted due to exposure to herbicide agents in Thailand. The Board found credible evidence of the Veteran's exposure, leading to a grant of presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for TDIU since June 3, 2009.

The Veteran's hypertension claim is dismissed as the AOJ has already granted service connection for this condition.,Service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability and arteriosclerosis of the upper and lower extremities are denied due to lack of evidence of current disabilities as defined by VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused him to be in need of personal assistance from others, and the Board has determined that he qualifies for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes and related disorders, including peripheral neuropathies, retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction, have worsened since his last examinations. The claims are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in total occupational and social impairment due to persistent suicidal ideation.,Affording the Veteran the benefit of doubt, his obstructive sleep apnea was caused by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity, migraine headaches, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete VA treatment records and missing service treatment records. Additional development is needed.

The Veteran's PTSD claim was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The ED secondary to diabetes claim is remanded due to inadequate opinion regarding aggravation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for erectile dysfunction due to inadequate medical opinion. The Veteran's claim of service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board found no legal basis for the assigned schedular evaluations, effective dates, or determinations regarding service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, which was related to medication prescribed by VA, is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it was incurred in or aggravated by his military service.,The Board has also remanded the claims of service connection for small cell lung cancer and the cause of death due to hypoxia and acute respiratory failure. The Veteran's lung cancer may be related to toxin exposure while stationed at Fort McClellan, but a medical opinion is needed to determine this with certainty.,The claim for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 remains denied as the Veteran did not meet the duration requirements for total disability ratings.

The Board denied service connection for tremors (claimed as nerve disorder), hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The evidence did not show a direct link to active service.,The Veteran's hypertension was found not to be related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for prostate cancer, to include erectile dysfunction, was denied. The appeal for TDIU was also denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and a recurrent skin disability due to herbicide agent exposure. The claims are remanded for further development including obtaining VA and private treatment records, as well as additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the absence of treatment records, including for lumbar spine disability, gastrointestinal disability (claimed as hiatal hernia/GERD), and right knee disability. The Veteran's service-connected conditions are not considered primary causes of his current disabilities.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that a compensable rating is not warranted.,The Veteran does not meet the criteria for higher SMC due to lack of need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction due to potential service connection based on herbicide exposure during Vietnam.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between the conditions and his military service.