Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for increased rating of his thoracolumbar spine disorder is granted, with a current rating of 40 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not related to his service or his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection and there is no indication of aggravation by his service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's abdominal aortic/iliac artery aneurysm and erectile dysfunction are secondary to his service-connected left kidney removal.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction on a secondary basis to the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea. However, additional development is required before reaching the merits of the Veteran’s service-connection claim for heart disease.

The Veteran's left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board has denied a higher rating for this condition. The claims for service connection of bilateral knee disability and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to incomplete examination reports.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU rating for the period between February 1, 2012 and February 27, 2012. The issue of TDIU prior to October 20, 2011 is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for migraines and granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus. The remaining issues have been remanded.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of sleep apnea, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are being remanded for these examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his TDIU claim is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination regarding his service-connected disabilities, particularly diabetes and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, finding that his functional impairments due to bilateral pes planus and other conditions render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted, and the remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's acid reflux and erectile dysfunction are not service-connected.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities is not service-connected, but may be due to herbicide agent exposure in Vietnam.,The Veteran's bunions and hammer toes on his right foot are not service-connected.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and an increased rating for lumbar degenerative disc disease, finding insufficient evidence to support a secondary service connection claim. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not linked to his service-connected lumbar spine disability or its treatment.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for erectile dysfunction, an increased rating for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and a TDIU claim due to insufficient medical opinions and examination findings.

The Veteran's urinary incontinence and diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, hypertension, nephropathy, and onychomycosis are not rated higher than the current 20% levels.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied. The claims for increased ratings for lumbar spondylosis and right lower extremity sciatica, as well as the TDIU claim, are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, as well as to consider service connection for various disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for hearing loss in the right ear and tinnitus, finding that there was no current disability as defined by VA regulations.,Service connection is remanded for ischemic heart disease, erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of various extremities, and PTSD.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and diabetes are presumed to be due to herbicide exposure during service.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability.