Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70% disability rating effective November 19, 2018. Other claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to his service-connected disabilities is granted, but the case is remanded due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether PTSD aggravates the erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU from January 19, 2009 to April 30, 2009 and from April 29, 2010 to August 2, 2011. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to January 19, 2009 and from May 1, 2009 to April 28, 2010 is remanded for referral to the Director of Compensation Service.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to January 19, 2009 and from May 1, 2009 to April 28, 2010. The decision is based on the established policy of VA that all Veterans who are individually unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation by reason of service-connected disabilities shall be rated totally disabled.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the removal of his left testicle and its residuals, including erectile dysfunction, finding that there was no evidence to support a finding that the congenital defect pre-existing in-service surgery caused or aggravated the current condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, tinnitus, hearing loss, and erectile dysfunction, have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment since July 13, 2010. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to these conditions.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction were found to have onset during his active service, with the Board granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and a VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's ED may be proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, and/or hepatitis C.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for neck disorder, right knee disorder, Peyronie’s Disease, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete information about the Veteran's duty status during his Reserve service. Additional medical opinions are needed based on accurate factual premises.

The Board denied service connection for Erectile Dysfunction, finding that the evidence did not support a finding of direct or secondary service connection.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination opinions and for further development. The Veteran's bladder cancer, BPH, and erectile dysfunction are being evaluated under presumptive service connection based on exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, prostate cancer, incontinence, and erectile dysfunction due to potential exposure to biological and chemical agents from Project 112. The AOJ must verify the Veteran's exposure and obtain medical opinions regarding the relationship between his conditions and this exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for gastric/duodenal ulcers, sleep apnea syndrome, erectile dysfunction (ED), acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and colon polyps due to incomplete opinions regarding central sleep apnea. The Veteran's attorney did not raise any objections to the adequacy of the previous opinions.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder) are all granted service connection. The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease and post-traumatic stress disorder appeals have been withdrawn.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his death.

The Board has denied a rating greater than 20 percent for type 2 diabetes mellitus and has remanded the issue of TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension due to inextricably intertwined issues. The examiner is asked to provide a new opinion on whether the Veteran's schizophrenia was aggravated by his period of ACDUTRA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to chemicals during service and its relation to his prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations and because of new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claims are now pending with the appropriate development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on several service-connected conditions have been withdrawn. The appeal for a higher rating for PTSD has been denied.