Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied for Type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, and a lung disability (claimed as lung disease). Hypertension was granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, which is secondary to coronary artery disease and post-myocardial infarction. The Board dismissed this issue.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to major depressive disorder and awarded a 50% rating for major depressive disorder prior to January 31, 2017. The Veteran's depression did not result in total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's appeals for initial compensable ratings for erectile dysfunction and scars, status post retropubic prostatectomy have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Gulf War Syndrome, Erectile Dysfunction, and other conditions due to insufficient medical opinions in the original examination reports. The Veteran will need to undergo further VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction due to in-service exposure to Agent Orange. Additional development is needed to verify the Veteran’s exposure to toxic chemicals at Chanute Air Force Base.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional records from Social Security Administration (SSA) and VA eye examination results.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability, right ankle disability, and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery and Parkinson’s disease.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction and entitlement to an effective date earlier than September 1, 2013 for the grant of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and radiculopathy, left lower extremity has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for initial increased ratings for service-connected lumbar strain and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeals for entitlement to service connection for right and left foot disabilities have been remanded as the preexisting bilateral pes planus noted upon entry into service may have undergone an increase in disability during active duty service. An addendum medical opinion is needed to address this issue.,The Veteran's appeal for initial increased ratings for service-connected lumbar strain has been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeals for entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected radiculopathy, left lower extremity have been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeal for entitlement to a separate rating for exertional compartment syndrome in his right foot has been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeals for entitlement to service connection for a left foot disability have been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected traumatic brain injury has been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeals for entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected left knee patellofemoral disability have been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeals for entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected right knee patellofemoral disability have been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.,The Veteran's appeal for effective date earlier than July 18, 2017 for the increased 50 percent disability rating awarded for service-connected migraine headaches has been remanded due to incomplete private treatment records from PFM, MCFO, and CS&KS. The RO is instructed to obtain these records and update the electronic claims file with all outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, Erectile Dysfunction secondary to PTSD, and Hypertension are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including a lumbar spine disability, erectile dysfunction, radiculopathy, hypertensive vascular disease, TURP, low sperm ejaculation, and heart condition. The issues are remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding the onset of diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.,Service connection is also granted for pes planus, with onset during service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for clarification and further medical evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding herbicide agent exposure and its relation to OSA. The Veteran's ED is denied as it is not caused or aggravated by service-connected diabetes.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for high blood pressure and erectile dysfunction as they are related to his service-connected coronary artery disease, and possibly due to herbicide agent exposure. The Veteran needs to provide authorization for VA to obtain private treatment records from Dr. M.M., and a VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are secondary to his service-connected condition or due to herbicide exposure.

The Board has dismissed the claim of entitlement to a TDIU due to withdrawal by the Veteran's accredited representative. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to TDIU due to a lack of substantial compliance with the terms of the March 2016 remand, and ordered an addendum opinion regarding the combined effects of the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction and an evaluation in excess of 20 percent from August 1, 2015 for residuals of prostate cancer were denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a physical deformity of the penis for erectile dysfunction, and his residuals of prostate cancer do not require him to wear absorbent materials more than twice per day or awaken to void five times per night.