Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for the appellant's low back disability, granted a 40 percent rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy, and denied ratings for other conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused by his service-connected disabilities, including hypertension and disc protrusions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer and has granted this claim.

All service connection claims for various conditions have been dismissed.,The Veteran's tension headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected orthopedic injuries and PTSD.

The Veteran's hypotestosteronism and associated erectile dysfunction are granted as service connected.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and secondary service connection due to conflicting medical opinions regarding diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and sinusitis due to new and material evidence. The claim for erectile dysfunction remains denied as there is no direct or secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to insufficient evidence in the record, including a lack of recent VA knee and TBI examinations.

The Board has found that the Veteran's current education, experience, and skills render him suitable for certain positions. However, due to his worsening PTSD, which is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, he may not be able to perform these jobs effectively. The case is being remanded to obtain additional records and conduct further evaluations to determine if the Veteran can pursue an advanced degree or change his career path.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by service-connected diabetes, PTSD, or CAD.

The Board denied service connection for loss of use bilateral feet, neurogenic bladder, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected spondylosis. The evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions are remanded due to the need for additional development and examination. The issues include psychiatric disability, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, prostate disability, diabetes mellitus, bilateral eye disability, and skin disability.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board found that he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his diabetes requires insulin and restricted diet but no regulation of activities.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding glaucoma, jaw issues, hypertension, liver cancer, ischemic heart disease, erectile dysfunction, COPD, and skin condition due to the appellant's death.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and has remanded the issues of whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen claims of entitlement to service connection for venous embolism and thrombosis of deep vessels of proximal lower extremities, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and stomach problems; and entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability and secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded as the VA medical opinion did not address whether it was due to or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to August 16, 2011 is remanded as the schedular requirements were not met and referral to the Director of Compensation Service under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16 (b) is required.,The Veteran's claim for basic eligibility to Chapter 35 Dependents’ Educational Assistance prior to August 16, 2011 is remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder and panic disorder with agoraphobia. The Veteran is also awarded a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on several conditions have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded cases involving service connection and rating issues.