Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Veteran's currently diagnosed hypertension is granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The Board also finds that the Veteran's kidney disorder, bladder cancer, and erectile dysfunction are aggravated by his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused by his service-connected PTSD and any medications he takes for it.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbar strain disability is denied as there is no evidence of unfavorable ankylosis or incapacitating episodes.,A separate zero percent evaluation has been granted for erectile dysfunction, which the Veteran asserts is secondary to his service-connected back disability.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted an initial rating of 70 percent.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as a result of herbicide exposure is remanded due to lack of evidence of contact with Agent Orange in the Dominican Republic.,Secondary service connection claims for various conditions are remanded due to the need to establish herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his previously denied claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, headaches, and bone/joint disorders in both lower extremities. The appeals are remanded for further development regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of prostate cancer is granted. The claims for service connection for residuals of kidney cancer, special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ, and an increased disability rating for bilateral hearing loss are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for alcohol abuse disorder and a rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals of a right buttock shell fragment wound (SFW) due to incomplete consideration of new evidence. The issues are currently on appeal.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not rated as a deformity of the penis, and thus no compensable evaluation can be granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back and knee conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the period on appeal.

For the period prior to December 3, 2019, the Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and retinopathy was rated at 20 percent. The appeal is denied as the disability does not meet or approximate criteria for a higher rating.,For the period starting December 3, 2019, the Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and retinopathy was rated at 40 percent. The appeal is denied as the disability does not meet or approximate criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and hiatal hernia, both of which are secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The decision was based on a lack of medical evidence supporting these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, back disability, radiculopathy of the left leg, radiculopathy of the right leg, erectile dysfunction (ED), and a disability manifested by frequent urination.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction but denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and TDIU. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be proximately due to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's ED is related to his service-connected PTSD and medications.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for type II diabetes mellitus prior to May 21, 2015 and a rating in excess of 40 percent thereafter. The Veteran's diabetes has required oral hypoglycemic agent, insulin, and restricted diet throughout the pendency of this case.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is more likely than not aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction and granted it, finding that there is at least as much evidence to support the Veteran's claim of an in-service injury resulting in current ED.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in a previous VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected thoracolumbar spine disability and/or chronic prostatitis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and incomplete development. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim is denied, and his other claims are remanded.