Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment, or adaptive equipment only.

The Veteran's cause of death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and the Board denied entitlement to DIC based on service connection for his cause of death.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II and associated peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are being remanded for further evaluation as they have not been assessed in over six years.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied across multiple conditions, including hearing loss, psychiatric disabilities, back and leg conditions, heart condition, foot conditions, sleep apnea, migraine headaches, gastrointestinal issues, eye conditions, erectile dysfunction, and heat prostration. The Board found no evidence of a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied increased ratings for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves in both lower extremities.,The appellant's service-connected conditions are currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction are now service-connected. The effective dates for these benefits are April 26, 2017. The Veteran is not in need of regular aid and attendance for his spouse to qualify for SMC.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional examinations and opinions to determine if the Veteran's conditions are related to his active service.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, a sleeping disorder, hepatitis C, erectile dysfunction, GERD, and cervical spine disorder. The evidence did not establish current diagnoses or a causal link to service.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is currently rated as noncompensable, with a compensable rating not met due to the absence of penile deformity.,Service connection for hypertension has been denied. The VA examiner did not address whether the hypertension is secondary to service-connected atherosclerosis and/or PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss is reopened, and he is granted service connection. For the period prior to April 6, 2017, his TDIU is granted based on multiple service-connected disabilities. From April 6, 2017 onwards, the issue of TDIU is moot due to a combined schedular evaluation of 100 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer was received on May 4, 2011. The Board found that the appropriate effective date is May 4, 2011, as this is the later of the two dates (the date of receipt of the claim or the date entitlement arose).

The Veteran's sarcoidosis is granted service connection, and his erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), right knee disability, left knee disability, right foot disability, and left foot disability are all remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's testicular cancer is presumed to be related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for other conditions, including stage 4 undifferentiated metastatic carcinoma and its associated neoplasms, as these are inextricably intertwined with the issue of service connection for testicular cancer.

The Veteran's tinnitus and headaches were not shown to be related to service.,The Veteran's hypertension, erectile dysfunction, back condition, sleep disorder, neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and neuropathy of the left lower extremity have not been established as being related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to his ability to independently ambulate without assistive devices.

The Board has denied service connection for all listed conditions as there is no current diagnosis of any disability and the Veteran did not provide a lay description of his symptoms.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for dizziness, chest pain, tinea cruris, and erectile dysfunction were dismissed. The appeal of his athlete's foot was granted with a remand for an increased rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate statement of reasons or bases for its determination regarding service connection for the Veteran's cause of death. The appellant contends that her husband’s service-connected disabilities contributed to his death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).