Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone are not of sufficient severity to produce unemployability, and the Board finds that he is unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation by reason of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, as well as his ratings for cervical strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, left tibia stress fracture with shin splints, and right tibia fracture with shin splints are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for a sleep disability, an acquired psychiatric disability, erectile dysfunction, and headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation with his education and occupational background, warranting the grant of TDIU.

The Board has reopened the claim for a skin disorder and granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, left lower extremity below-the-knee amputation, peripheral vascular disease, and blood clot disorder. The remaining issues are remanded to obtain treatment records and provide an opinion on the nature of the Veteran's heart disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including shoulder disabilities, erectile dysfunction, knee disabilities, and foot disabilities, all of which are claimed to be secondary to cervical spine and/or lumbar spine disabilities. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions have been incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected back and psychiatric disabilities, including sleep apnea, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded three issues related to service connection for erectile dysfunction with sterility, a skin disability, and chloracne due to exposure to herbicide agents. The remand requires obtaining deck logs from the U.S.S. Cleveland to determine if the Veteran was exposed during his service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to unresolved issues regarding his right foot, lumbar spine, and cervical spine disorders. Other claims are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in permanent and total disability that precludes locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes or a wheelchair. The Board finds that the criteria for entitlement to a certificate of eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing are met.

The Veteran's ED is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service-connected CAD and any other relevant conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings were dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, to include depression, was not present during service or for many years thereafter and is not related to any incident of service, including Agent Orange exposure.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not present during service or for many years thereafter and is not related to any incident of service, including Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for COPD, Emphysema, Hypertension, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (claimed as secondary to emphysema and COPD), Acid Reflux, and Erectile Dysfunction due to unresolved issues regarding service connection.

The Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction are service-connected as secondary to his diabetes mellitus. The Veteran also receives a 60% rating for his prostate cancer residuals.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD) secondary to hypertension, and erectile dysfunction (ED) are all granted. The evidence supports the conclusion that these conditions began during service or are related to a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for DM II, IHD, hypertension, ED, glaucoma, and sleep apnea have been denied. The Board found no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or other events that could establish presumptive service connection.,Secondary service connection was not granted as the primary conditions (DM II and IHD) were also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for high cholesterol is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a disability. The Board finds that his current acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depressive disorders, was incurred during service.,Service connection granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder and depressive disorder). The Board found in favor of the Veteran's claim based on evidence showing he had mental health complaints during service and continued to experience similar symptoms since service. ,The Veteran's tension headaches are secondary to his service-connected hypertension and anxiety disorders, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.,Service connection is denied for joint pain, muscle pain, stomach disorder, skin disorder, chest pain (related to hypertension), and erectile dysfunction as there was insufficient evidence provided by the Veteran or VA records.,The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation of his hypertension disability is remanded due to outstanding treatment records and an examination being needed to determine its current severity.

The Veteran's service connection claim for elevated liver enzymes has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's service connection claims for left elbow and right-hand disabilities are remanded due to the need for further medical evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and erectile dysfunction. The claims for OSA and lumbar spine disorders are remanded.