Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records. The issues include TBI, urinary condition, vertigo, GERD, skin disability of the arms, acquired psychiatric disability, ED, hypertension, migraines, prostate condition, and third digit of the right hand disability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is granted a 40 percent rating. The Veteran's bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are each granted a 40 percent rating. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD). The evidence shows that the Veteran’s erectile dysfunction is at least as likely as not caused by his now service-connected CAD.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his claims, and there were no earlier effective dates granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and right upper extremity neuropathy, as they are related to his service-connected psychiatric disorder and right shoulder disability. The cases have been remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development of evidence. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations and obtain medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, finding no evidence of penile deformity.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for depression was denied. The claim for an increased rating of 50 percent or higher for mixed type headache disorder was granted, effective November 1, 2011 to June 19, 2019. The claim for a higher rating for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease status post L4-5 discectomy was denied. Separate ratings of 10 percent or higher were granted for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities associated with lumbar spine degenerative disc disease status post L4-5 discectomy, effective February 23, 2007. A noncompensable rating was granted for erectile dysfunction associated with lumbar spine degenerative disc disease status post L4-5 discectomy, effective February 23, 2007. SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ was granted, effective February 23, 2007.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. Special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is also granted.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ as the Veteran requested withdrawal of these issues.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for erectile dysfunction must be remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for a new VA examination.

A rating of 40 percent, but no more, for a traumatic brain injury is granted. Service connection for erectile dysfunction due to elective circumcision is denied.

The Veteran's claims for excessive weight gain, left hand tremor, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed. The right foot disorder claim was denied. Service connection for rhinophyma rosacea has been granted with a 60% rating prior to December 15, 2015, and a 10% rating thereafter.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective June 25, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied for various conditions, including high cholesterol, gout, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, a sleep disability, a heart disability, urinary incontinence, an acquired psychiatric disability (to include depression and anxiety), headaches, a prostate disability, a thyroid disability, and hypertension. The Board found that there was no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between any of his service-connected conditions and his death. The Board also found that none of his service-connected disabilities contributed to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of prostate cancer, including erectile dysfunction and voiding dysfunction, due to herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran is also entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an erectile dysfunction disability is granted, and his PTSD disability is rated at 70 percent effective from the date of the decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, stomach disorder (GERD), and erectile dysfunction due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service or to contaminated water exposure.