Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's combined service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds that TDIU is warranted.

The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities have been reopened, and his claim for a neurological disorder of the right lower extremity secondary to service-connected lumbar spine disability is remanded. The claim for a neurological disorder of the left lower extremity secondary to service-connected lumbar spine disability is also remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and remanded the issues of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability, low back disability, headaches, hepatitis C, acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD and depression), and seizure disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities from February 4, 2016, finding that he engaged in substantially gainful employment and did not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was granted, but his claims for hypertension and erectile dysfunction were remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and analysis.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability, left eye disorder, erectile dysfunction, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (memory loss). The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims of in-service onset or causation.,There was no medical evidence linking any of these conditions to service. The Veteran reported experiencing symptoms during deployment but provided no credible etiological link.

The Board has restored service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for a tracheal windpipe condition is denied due to lack of evidence of such condition during or recent to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction due to service connection, as well as the TDIU claim. The RO is instructed to obtain additional medical records and complete development of the TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain updated VA treatment records, as well as additional opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions. The issues of increased ratings for right knee instability; arthritis of the right knee; and, right knee scars are being remanded due to a lack of proper SSOC issuance. Service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disability and erectile dysfunction are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including his lumbar spine disability and its associated radiculopathy. The decision also notes that he is entitled to a TDIU but that issue will be remanded as well.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, respiratory disorder (COPD and emphysema), erectile dysfunction, memory loss, and heart disease. The evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's service.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen a claim of service connection for ED with SMC is granted. The issue of service connection for ED secondary to medication taken for service-connected disabilities is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions are being remanded due to the need for a Statement of the Case and further examination.

The Veteran's diabetes is presumed due to herbicide agent exposure. His erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and poor circulation in his legs are all found to be secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for neck pain was reopened, and he is now granted service connection for voiding dysfunction as secondary to his chronic low back pain. His erectile dysfunction remains at a non-compensable rating. The Veteran's depression disorder is rated at 50 percent, which meets the criteria for a higher 70 percent or 100 percent disability rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for entitlement to service connection for sexually transmitted disease without prejudice. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's appeals for severance of service connection for residuals of status post radical prostatectomy due to prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and discontinuance of SMC for loss of use of a creative organ. The appeal for a compensable rating for chronic prostatitis is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of Erectile Dysfunction was denied as there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has decided to remand two issues: the compensation rating for bilateral hearing loss and the initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction. The Veteran needs to provide additional records from Social Security Administration (SSA) and VA treatment records, as well as a new examination for both conditions.