Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for various conditions are remanded due to the need for a medical opinion addressing whether these conditions resulted from events not reasonably foreseeable as a result of VA treatment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for heart disability, pulmonary embolism residuals, erectile dysfunction, cervical spine disability, and upper extremity radiculopathy due to incomplete evaluations and lack of opinions on service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD. The remaining issues, including those related to the Veteran's hip condition, back condition, erectile dysfunction, bilateral knee condition, high blood pressure, tinnitus, and PTSD, are remanded due to incomplete development of records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The AOJ is instructed to schedule VA examinations to address these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the claimed disabilities. The appellant is not currently diagnosed with specific disabilities, but he reports current symptoms that may be related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for an effective date prior to November 28, 2014 for the grant of service connection for erectile dysfunction and a compensable initial rating for erectile dysfunction have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for an effective date prior to April 7, 2013 for the grant of service connection for prostatitis and an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for prostatitis prior to January 15, 2019, and entitlement to a compensable rating thereafter have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective date for SMC based on loss of use of creative organ has been dismissed as the award became effective November 28, 2014, which is the effective date of the grant of service connection for erectile dysfunction. ,The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to November 28, 2014 has been dismissed due to lack of evidence showing he was unemployable solely due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's left rotator cuff shoulder disability is related to his service-connected low back disability, and the claim for erectile dysfunction is granted as it is associated with his service-connected low back disability. The claims for PTSD and PFB are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for another examination of the Veteran's penis to determine if there is penile deformity, which would be required for a compensable rating.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, erectile dysfunction, and right hip disability due to new and material evidence. These claims are now remanded for further development.,The Board has also reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to his left ankle disability (service-connected low back disability). This claim is also remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if there is a relationship between the Veteran's ED and hypertension, both of which are secondary to his service-connected OSA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding its etiology and relationship to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for renal insufficiency has been reopened, and the Board finds that new and material evidence supports this claim. The Veteran's current renal insufficiency is proximately due to his service-connected multiple myeloma.,Regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2 (DMII), the Board has determined that additional medical opinion is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a grant of financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only, as they do not result in loss or use of hands or feet.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and a need for further development regarding service connection for erectile dysfunction and an initial compensable evaluation for inguinal groin scars.

The Board has determined that there are pre-decisional duty to assist errors in the Veteran's claims for service connection of ED, bilateral knee conditions, and bilateral ankle conditions. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease. The issue of a higher disability rating for prostate cancer with urinary tract infections is dismissed due to acceptance of the current rating. A 60 percent disability rating is granted for coronary artery disease status post coronary artery bypass graft, and erectile dysfunction remains noncompensable.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for tinnitus is denied as the VA examiner found it less likely than not related to service.,The Veteran's claim for GERD is denied as the VA examiner found it less likely than not related to service.,The Veteran's claim for right shoulder disability is denied as the VA examiner found it less likely than not related to service.,The Veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions due to incomplete records from his active duty period.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for onychomycosis, bilateral feet has been dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction due to potential secondary effects from medications used to treat his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is granted a 40 percent evaluation from February 15, 2018. The left lower extremity neuropathy is granted a 10 percent evaluation prior to September 26, 2019 and denied in excess of 20 percent thereafter. The right lower extremity neuropathy is denied.