Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2019

The Veteran's spine disability is rated at 40 percent, but the Board found no basis for a higher rating due to lack of unfavorable ankylosis. The right shoulder disability and erectile dysfunction are both rated as noncompensable.,Service connection for a right ankle disorder remains pending as the AOJ needs to schedule a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the issues of earlier effective dates for prostate cancer service connection, rating from June 27, 2016 to October 18, 2018, and TDIU prior to November 21, 2016.

The Veteran's right and left leg disabilities are granted as secondary to his service-connected hypertensive vascular disease.,His coronary artery disease and stable angina are granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure, with no current evidence of intercurrent causes.,His erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected hypertensive vascular disease.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection and increased ratings for various disabilities, including knee, shoulder, hip, and psychiatric conditions. The Veteran's claims are being referred back for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic coronary artery disease is granted as it was presumed to be caused by herbicide exposure. The issues of hypertension, kidney disability, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral upper and lower extremity neurological disabilities are remanded due to the need for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal on December 13, 2018.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, IRS tax returns, and a medical opinion regarding his erectile dysfunction. The issues of service connection for PTSD, bilateral hearing loss (which was dismissed), and erectile dysfunction are also being addressed.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was denied because the evidence did not support a finding that his additional disability (erectile dysfunction) resulted from carelessness, negligence, or similar instance of fault on the part of VA healthcare providers.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's service connection claims for erectile dysfunction and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are granted. The claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not supported by the evidence and have been denied. The appeals for erectile dysfunction, bilateral hand disorder, bilateral pes planus, and heart disorder are all remanded to allow for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae was denied due to lack of current disability. The Board found no new and material evidence, thus denying the reopening of this claim. Service connection for erectile dysfunction and hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's ED was denied as not being service-connected due to lack of evidence showing it was caused by his PTSD.,PTSD was also denied for an increased rating, with the Board finding that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The decision is based on a medical opinion that finds a causal relationship between the Veteran's diabetes and his erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), erectile dysfunction, and migraine headaches due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and tinnitus as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are denied due to lack of evidence showing a direct link between his conditions and service. The claim for asbestos exposure is remanded as additional medical opinion is needed.

The Veteran's bowel dysfunction is granted a 60% disability rating, effective June 28, 2016. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction remains noncompensable.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, herpes, sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,All outstanding records should be obtained, including private and VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disability and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability are remanded due to the need for additional examination and development of records.