Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathies, have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The hypertension claim is also pending.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen claims for service connection for a back injury, right hip pain, and erectile dysfunction. The claim for sleep disability secondary to PTSD is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions. Service connection for the back injury and right hip pain are granted based on presumptive exposure to Southwest Asia. The claim for erectile dysfunction remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anemia was denied as there were no in-service complaints, treatment, or diagnoses related to the condition.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction and hypertension secondary to PTSD was also denied due to lack of evidence showing these conditions began within one year post-service.,Bilateral knee degenerative joint disease was found not related to service based on a lack of in-service complaints, treatment, or diagnoses.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to January 23, 2019 for service-connected prostate cancer residuals status post prostatectomy, scar lower abdomen as secondary to service-connected prostate cancer residuals, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected prostate cancer residuals were denied.,The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was also denied.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it did not start during service and is not caused by or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disorders were denied as not incurred or aggravated by service.,Obstructive sleep apnea was also denied as unrelated to service. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and erectile dysfunction are currently under consideration due to their potential secondary relationship with his psychiatric condition.,The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed for the PTSD claim and for the erectile dysfunction claim.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits is remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations. The dental condition claim was denied, while other claims remain pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions have been denied. The claim for service connection of colon cancer is remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric condition (depression), erectile dysfunction secondary to prostate cancer status post radical prostatectomy, diabetes mellitus, Type II, and prostate cancer. The Board also found that new evidence was not sufficient to reopen his claim for a bilateral foot condition.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction associated with adenocarcinoma of prostate status-post radical prostatectomy was dismissed. The reduction in rating from 100% to 20% for adenocarcinoma of the prostate status-post radical prostatectomy, effective August 1, 2013, was proper.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, resulting in the dismissal of all six issues on appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as his non-service-connected physical conditions require care or assistance on a regular basis.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and erectile dysfunction before the Board could make a decision. The appeal is dismissed as both issues have been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer but remanded the issue of whether erectile dysfunction is related to or aggravated by service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea for further development as VA examinations were inadequate in determining their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and erectile dysfunction, both secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right ankle disability and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's radiculopathy, cervical spine disability, bilateral hip and knee disabilities, bilateral ankle disability, erectile dysfunction, and carpal tunnel syndrome of the upper extremities are not service-connected as they did not manifest in service or due to a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are secondary to his service-connected renal carcinoma. The erectile dysfunction is also being remanded for a determination on its relationship to his service-connected condition.