Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no evidence of penile deformity, which is required for a compensable evaluation under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent prior to November 13, 2019 and in excess of 70 percent thereafter.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to lack of an opinion on etiology.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus secondary to service-connected PTSD is remanded due to lack of an opinion on etiology.,Service connection for high cholesterol secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus is remanded due to lack of an opinion on etiology.,The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative disc disease was not rated higher than 40 percent prior to November 13, 2019 and in excess of 70 percent thereafter.,Service connection for left lower extremity femoral nerve peripheral neuropathy is remanded due to lack of an opinion on etiology.,Service connection for right lower extremity femoral nerve peripheral neuropathy is remanded due to lack of an opinion on etiology.,Service connection for left lower extremity sciatic nerve peripheral neuropathy is remanded due to lack of an opinion on etiology.,Service connection for right lower extremity neuralgia parenthetical is remanded due to lack of an opinion on etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for left testicular atrophy with hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction associated with vasectomy-related genital trauma due to inadequate development of the evidentiary record.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and unspecified anxiety disorder. The claims of service connection for prostate cancer, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer are remanded.

The Board has determined that the remand directives have not been substantially complied with, and a remand for full compliance with the Board's prior remand is warranted as a matter of law.

Your claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II has already been granted and there is no further controversy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his condition and service or any service-connected disability.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the service-connected type II diabetes mellitus, finding no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and the diabetes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his acquired psychiatric disorder, prostate cancer, left wrist disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The evidence did not show that any of these conditions warranted a higher rating.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, as secondary to a service-connected disability, needs further examination and evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, type 2, with erectile dysfunction and bilateral cataracts, as well as the TDIU claim due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for SMC at the R-1 or R-2 level is remanded due to outstanding VA and non-VA treatment records. The AOJ should obtain these records and conduct further development as needed.

The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent each.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction has not been established, as it is not attributable to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and outstanding records. The Veteran's TDIU claim will be addressed after all relevant records are obtained and evaluated.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, characterized by loss of erectile power and deformity of the penis, is now rated at 20 percent effective May 17, 2019.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions in the VA examiner's report regarding whether erectile dysfunction was caused or aggravated by service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction as a residual of gonorrhea, concluding that the Veteran's current disability is not proximately due to or the result of any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's request for self-employment assistance through Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) was granted. The decision found that the Veteran has a serious employment handicap due to his service-connected disabilities, which necessitated selection of self-employment as the only reasonably feasible vocational goal.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not necessitate the need for aid and attendance, as he is able to perform most of his daily activities independently.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea, insomnia, a neck disability, erectile dysfunction, right and left knee disabilities, and foot disabilities. The issues are related to in-service symptoms and injuries.