Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and associated erectile dysfunction are currently rated at 20 percent each, but the Veteran seeks higher ratings.,The Veteran's diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities is currently rated at 20 percent each, with no evidence suggesting a need for higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for further development due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin disorders. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various skin conditions, including actinic keratoses, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanocytic nevi, which he attributes to his in-service exposure to Agent Orange and burn pit duty.

The Board has dismissed all claims related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II with bilateral peripheral vascular disease and erectile dysfunction, as well as other disabilities. The appeals are dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. Service connection for a low back disability is denied.

The Board has ordered a remand to verify the appellant's periods of Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) and Inactive Duty Training (INACDUTRA) in May 1994, as these may have been relevant to determining whether his Multiple Sclerosis had its onset during this period. The appeal is on issues related to severance of service connection for various conditions due to Multiple Sclerosis.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of multiple conditions, including deformed fingers, constant fatigue, cardiovascular condition, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and kidney condition. The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since June 17, 2013.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ due to the need for an opinion regarding the etiology of his male reproductive organ disorders.

The Board has dismissed the appeals on the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's gall bladder disability, colon polyps, and erectile dysfunction are all related to his service in Vietnam. However, the VA has not provided a medical examination or opinion regarding these conditions.,VA is required to provide an examination if there is (1) competent evidence of a current disability or persistent or recurrent symptoms of a disability, (2) evidence establishing that an event, injury, or disease occurred in service or establishing certain diseases manifesting during an applicable presumptive period for which the claimant qualifies, and (3) an indication that the disability or persistent or recurrent symptoms of a disability may be associated with the Veteran’s service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU were dismissed due to his death. The CAD rating was increased, but only prior to July 23, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed.,His petition to reopen a finally denied claim of service connection for multiple sclerosis has been granted, with the condition that his symptoms are related to Agent Orange exposure. Service connection is granted.,Service connection was established for prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus due to Agent Orange exposure, effective June 19, 2015.,The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates have not met the criteria.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic otitis, septoplasty, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), genitourinary disability, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete service treatment records. The Veteran must be provided with a new VA examination for GERD and a statement of the case regarding his entitlement to a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction.

The Board dismissed all service connection issues due to the Veteran's death, as they have no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, sleep apnea, headaches, hypertension, erectile dysfunction (secondary to PTSD), and lip cancer. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection based on direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic nerve in both lower extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities due to new evidence indicating an increase in severity since prior examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA opinion regarding his hypertension.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has not been received to support the claims of service connection for difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing. The Veteran's other claims have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to tend to the basic functions of self-care without regular assistance from another person, or vulnerable to the hazards and dangers incident to his environment. The Veteran is not entitled to SMC based on his service-connected disability ratings.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including a bilateral foot disability, a bilateral eye disorder, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and gastrointestinal disorders. The Veteran's service records indicate possible exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected PTSD has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.