Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, including as due to diabetes mellitus. The evidence did not support a finding of in-service exposure or an etiological link between these conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical opinions to address whether the Veteran's conditions are related to his service-connected disabilities or an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction should be remanded due to a failure to provide a VA examination, and because there is insufficient evidence to deny or grant the claim.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia with voiding residuals and erectile dysfunction has been dismissed due to the Veteran's representative filing a motion to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a 60 percent rating for bladder dysfunction is denied as the earliest date entitlement became factually ascertainable was December 22, 2009. The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to December 22, 2009 is also denied due to his ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, including a lack of records search for Agent Orange exposure in Korea and SSA disability benefits records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right foot, left foot, and erectile dysfunction disabilities due to their secondary nature to a service-connected disability. The Veteran needs further examination to determine if his obesity is related to his service-connected low back disability, and whether any of these conditions are caused or aggravated by other service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's hypertension disability is rated at 0 percent (noncompensable) due to blood pressure readings not meeting the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction disability secondary to diabetes mellitus type II is remanded for an additional medical opinion regarding its service connection.

The Board has determined that the remand directives were not substantially complied with and thus another remand is warranted for further development regarding compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for left foot drop and service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right foot, knee, back, stomach, and psychiatric conditions. The Board found that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type 2 with erectile dysfunction is denied. The disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and bilateral knee and ankle conditions are not service-connected.,The Veteran's respiratory condition, cervical spine condition, and erectile dysfunction may be related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that they do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding herbicide exposure at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base in 1962, which is necessary for service connection.

The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes and anxiety disorders. The decision is based on the severity of his conditions and their impact on his ability to work.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and vocational experience.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2, erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, and chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) as a result of exposure to herbicides. The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's migraines are granted as secondary to his service-connected left sided inferior alveolar paresthesias. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is remanded for further review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for Erectile Dysfunction, left upper extremity neuropathy, and right upper extremity neuropathy. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or a relationship to service-connected conditions.