Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, skin disability, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD. The reasons include lack of valid diagnoses based on corroborated in-service stressors.

This decision grants service connection for tinnitus and a painful left-hand stab wound dorsum scar, but denies service connection for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, and foot disabilities. The Veteran's right hip disability is remanded for further review under the theory of secondary service connection.,reasoning for denial of service connection for bilateral hearing loss: There is no evidence of current hearing loss disability as defined by VA regulations.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to have contributed to his erectile dysfunction, allowing him to receive special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for a lumbosacral spine disability and granted it. The other issues on appeal remain denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, chronic kidney disease, and cerebrovascular accident due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous directives.

Service connection for erectile dysfunction, mood disorder, and sleep apnea is granted. Effective dates are set at April 12, 2016. Service connection for other conditions remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to his service-connected diabetes was granted with an effective date of February 28, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to address whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected hypertension, as well as whether it had its onset in service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II, are granted service connection based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his active military service. The loss of vision, erectile dysfunction, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy claims are remanded for further examination.

The application to reopen the previously denied claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability is denied.,Service connection for a lumbar spine disability is denied.,Service connection for a right knee disability is denied.,Service connection for a left knee disability is denied.,Service connection for bilateral pes planus is granted.,Service connection for plantar fasciitis is denied.,Service connection for COPD is denied.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied.,Service connection for a libido condition, to include erectile dysfunction, is denied.,Service connection for a disability manifested by insomnia is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran was found not to be bedridden or in need of regular aid and assistance as a result of his service-connected conditions. The case is remanded for further examination regarding the relationship between the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and his service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's appeals for further consideration of all evidence received since February 13, 2017. The issues include service connection for various disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's application to reopen his previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted. The claim is reopened, and to this extent only, the appeal is granted.,Entitlement to an effective date earlier than March 24, 2010, for the grant of service connection of left fifth cranial nerve deficit is denied.,The Veteran's claims for a skin disorder (claimed as skin rash on back and ears) and loss of taste secondary to fifth cranial nerve deficit are denied.,Entitlement to service connection for a dental disorder secondary to fifth cranial nerve damage is denied.,The Veteran’s erectile dysfunction is remanded for further evaluation, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between his depressive disorder and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted service connection for heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The remaining issues of peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's kidney disease, ED, and periodontal disease are found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.,The Veteran’s vascular disease is not found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction have been granted service connection. The Veteran also received a 100% disability rating for Meniere’s syndrome, which encompasses hearing impairment, vertigo, and tinnitus.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and vertigo ratings were discontinued, while his tinnitus rating was reduced to 10%. He now receives a 100% disability rating for GAD. The Veteran also received SMC at the housebound rate.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and therefore a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status, finding that his service-connected disabilities alone do not necessitate regular aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and its complications, as due to herbicide exposure in the Republic of Vietnam. The Veteran's amputation of the right fourth toe, bilateral diabetic neuropathy of the feet, kidney disability, erectile dysfunction, and diabetic retinopathy are all found to be secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.