Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and kidney disease are inadequate. The Veteran's conditions may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus but not necessarily due to Agent Orange exposure. Therefore, an additional examination is required to determine the etiology of these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain additional opinions regarding the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, need for regular aid and attendance, and TDIU claim.

The Board has withdrawn the issue of entitlement to service connection for prostate cancer. The issues of bilateral feet fungus, bilateral hearing loss disability, and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and requests for a medical opinion from a VA contract examiner.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's left testicular pain, and denied a compensable rating for his left testicular pain. The decision also notes that the Veteran's hematuria is not related to his vasectomy or reversal.

The Veteran's basic eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits was established on March 26, 2012, when he received a TDIU rating. The Board found that the effective date could not precede this date due to the permanent and total disability requirement.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction on a secondary basis, but has remanded the liver disability claim due to insufficient evidence regarding its cause.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance because there was no evidence that his service-connected disabilities rendered him bedridden or helpless to the extent he needed regular assistance.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for diabetes mellitus type II with nephropathy, erectile dysfunction, retinopathy, and cataracts as the evidence did not show that the Veteran's diabetes required regulation of activities.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and requests that the Veteran provide information about his treatment providers and outstanding VA medical records. The claims will be reconsidered based on all evidence of record.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of chronic prostatitis was denied, and the Board has remanded his claim for service connection of erectile sexual dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, right knee disability, and left knee disability due to lack of evidence showing a direct relationship between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of erectile dysfunction was denied as no new and material evidence was received within one year of the February 2010 rating decision, which he did not appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including hypertension and erectile dysfunction, are granted. The TDIU claim is also granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no current diagnosed gastrointestinal disability manifested by chronic diarrhea, and the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 30 percent for duodenal ulcer with GERD and hoarseness.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient development and examination, particularly regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's skin disorders, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to November 9, 2018. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is denied a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer due to radiation exposure, but also noted that additional development is needed regarding chemical exposure at Fort McClellan. The Veteran's claims are being returned for further review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, thus meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to conflicting evidence regarding the nature of his left fifth finger amputation, associated urinary leakage with erectile dysfunction and varicocele, and the need for further medical development.