Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left shoulder, elbow, and knee disorders as well as his migraine headache claim due to potential outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their passing away during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to the need for a supplemental medical nexus opinion.,The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's requests for an earlier effective date for service connection for erectile dysfunction and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, finding that there was no prior claim or final decision related to these issues.

The Board has determined that the VA examination opinion is insufficient to adjudicate the Veteran's claim and an addendum opinion is needed to address whether his erectile dysfunction was caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claims due to new evidence being introduced into the record since the last statement of the case, and the Veteran was not provided with a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) in light of this new evidence.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and review, including service connection claims for various conditions. The initial compensable rating claim for GERD was denied as the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating claims have been withdrawn. The Board dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantial gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is remanded and will be considered on the merits.

The Board has added significant medical evidence to the record since the last decision and requires a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) to consider this new evidence. The issues on appeal include service connection for hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea (secondary to Parkinson's disease), erectile dysfunction, difficulty chewing/swallowing, and an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, as well as the current severity of his service-connected TBI, left pubis and sacroiliac disability, left ankle disability, bladder rupture residuals, and headaches. The Veteran will be scheduled for these examinations.

The Veteran's claim for agent fees based on past due benefits granted in the November 2016 rating decision is granted, as valid notices of disagreement were filed and a fee agreement was signed.

The Veteran's initial 20 percent rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction is granted, as the condition manifests with a penile deformity and loss of erectile power.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction secondary to the Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury, as well as entitlement to special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, and low back disability. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the increased level of special monthly compensation issue.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's Erectile Dysfunction (ED) as secondary to his service-connected Rectal Warts and Prostatitis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable as his education, training, and work history allow for employment despite his conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes, and sleep apnea, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from December 19, 2011, to September 6, 2016. The Board has granted a TDIU for this period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, as secondary to PTSD, was granted. The claim of entitlement to an initial disability rating greater than 30 percent for service-connected adjustment disorder is denied. The claim of entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded. The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, as secondary to a service-connected disability, was granted. The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for asthma with emphysema and recurrent pneumonia prior to July 3, 2018, remains pending.