Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The right elbow disability was not rated higher than the current assigned ratings, while ED was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes was denied. The Board is considering the possibility of an extraschedular evaluation, but has not yet made a decision on this aspect.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents, including heart disability, sleep disorder, erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, and peripheral neuropathy. The request is made to the Joint Services Records Research Center (JSRRC) to review official military documents related to the USS Butte during the Vietnam War.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction rendered him unable to secure substantially gainful employment prior to March 20, 2013. The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) on an extraschedular basis for this period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to asbestos exposure and erectile dysfunction, as they are inextricably intertwined. The remand requires a new VA opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran’s prostate cancer.

The Veteran's diabetic retinopathy has been rated based on visual acuity and field loss, resulting in a combined rating of 50 percent since February 17, 2017.,Diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion addressing hospitalizations for diabetic ketoacidosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is service connected and his entitlement to SMC at the housebound rate from March 23, 2015, is granted. The issue of peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities remains pending as it is inextricably intertwined with the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acid reflux was denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that his current disability is related to military service.,Service connection for prostate disorder, including BPH and hypothyroidism were also denied as there was no indication they had their onset during or are otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's flatfeet were aggravated by service and are considered secondary to his service-connected condition.,The Veteran's right hip disability is due to his service-connected flatfeet.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis B, right hip disorder, lumbar spine disorder, left shoulder disorder, cervical spine disorder, and bilateral knee disorder have all been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions.,Service connection was not granted as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to lack of diagnosis or manifestation within one year after discharge.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability and erectile dysfunction, as well as his claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ. The Board found that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction, which is claimed to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from October 15, 2013 to February 28, 2019. The Board granted a TDIU for this period and dismissed the claim for a TDIU after March 1, 2019 due to the Veteran's PTSD being rated at 100%.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling VA examinations. Service connection for hypertension will also be considered based on conceded herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied service connection for tinnitus due to a lack of evidence showing chronic symptoms in service or within one year after separation from service.,The appeals for left hand numbness, right hand numbness, and erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II are being remanded as the RO has not yet adjudicated these issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, insomnia, depression, abdominal pain, anxiety, peripheral vascular disease of the left upper extremity, thoracic spine disability, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stomach condition, peripheral vascular disease of the left lower extremity, peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity, peripheral vascular disease of the right upper extremity, and rash for further development. The Veteran's service treatment records are negative for any complaints or findings related to these conditions. However, he contends that his disabilities were incurred during active duty due to various factors including a motor vehicle accident in 1975.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for right cervicothoracic pain and tinnitus as they have been withdrawn by the Veteran. The remaining issues of service connection for various conditions are remanded due to new evidence being added to the record.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The rating for arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, diabetes mellitus type 2, left and right lower extremity sciatic nerve diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and tinnitus have all been denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for diabetes, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to potential exposure to herbicide agents during service in the Gulf of Tonkin. The decision also requires a VA examination to address these issues.