Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected lumbar spondylosis with degenerative changes at L5-S1, erectile dysfunction, headaches, cervical spondylosis with degenerative changes of the cervical spine at C4-C5, and right knee degenerative arthritis with medial meniscus tear are being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for gout has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss, with resolution of reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus type II have been granted. The claim for hypertension has been remanded, and the claim for erectile dysfunction also needs further development.

The Veteran's claim for a scar on the head is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a scar and recent VA examination did not find any visible scar.,The Veteran's claim for varicose veins of the left leg is denied as there is no evidence that they began during service or are related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.,The Veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction including as secondary to service-connected disabilities is remanded due to lack of a medical opinion on whether it was aggravated by service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded due to the need for an examination and opinion regarding its relationship to in-service complaints of right heel pain.,The Veteran's claim for right ear hearing loss is remanded due to lack of a medical opinion on whether it was related to service-connected tinnitus.,The Veteran's claim for gastritis is remanded due to the need for an examination and opinion regarding its relationship to in-service complaints of gastroenteritis.,The Veteran's claim for hypertension is remanded due to the need for an examination and opinion regarding its relationship to in-service blood pressure readings.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for VA medical treatment and care in 2012, which included left leg below the knee amputation (BKA), right hip replacement, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary emboli, erectile dysfunction, and depression, due to lack of evidence showing VA negligence or fault.

The Veteran's claims for urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and erectile dysfunction were denied as there was no prior claim or intent to file a claim within one year of the actual filing date.,The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ was also denied due to lack of a prior claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction, finding no competent evidence showing that the condition began during service or is related to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims for type II diabetes mellitus, bilateral diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral diabetic retinopathy are all granted as they are presumed to be due to herbicide agent exposure during his active duty in Thailand.

The Board has denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral eye disability, skin disability, and peripheral neuropathy in each of the extremities due to lack of evidence showing current disabilities attributable to active service. The claims for diabetes mellitus, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, arthritis in multiple joints, hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, and pes planus are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI is found to cause his obstructive sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety and bipolar disorders), migraines, tinnitus, and ED. Effective dates are granted for these conditions starting from October 5, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to a need for additional development, including an examination.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for subscapular bursitis of the left shoulder and remanded the claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction. The decision is pending further development.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, but the other issues related to back disability, left leg disability, hypertension, and GERD are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), hypertension, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction (secondary to an acquired psychiatric disability), left knee disability, and right hip disability. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation, thus his claim for TDIU was denied.

The Board has granted a grant of service connection for erectile dysfunction with an initial rating of 20 percent. The issue of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded four issues for further development and readjudication. These include service connection for a respiratory disability, hypertension (due to herbicide exposure), erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, GERD, and ED due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. Additional development is needed including obtaining relevant medical records and providing the record to a clinician with appropriate experience.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune, as well as his claims for erectile dysfunction and bladder disability (claimed as frequent urination) secondary to prostate cancer. The case is being returned for further development.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral tinnitus, flat feet, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and evaluation.