Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The decision also noted that some of the issues are related to a service-connected lumbar spine disorder, but these secondary claims have not been granted.

Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus type II and erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.,Service connection is denied for a respiratory disorder. Service connection is remanded for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and skin cancers (claimed as soft tissue sarcoma).

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete employment information and a need for further assessments. The Veteran's claim for VR&E services, including pursuing an M.S.W. Degree, is pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer with residuals including urinary incontinence, vitiligo of the bilateral hands, arms, and penis, DVT of the bilateral lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to Agent Orange exposure have all been denied.,There is no evidence of herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims for erectile dysfunction, headache disorder, GERD, and skin disorders. The Veteran's PTSD is also being examined to determine its current severity.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension. The claims for service connection for OSA and ED, both secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, were denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection due to incomplete development, including failure to notify the Veteran of scheduled examinations. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for HTN, a compensable rating for ED, and a compensable rating for left testicular torsion with complete atrophy. The Board found that there was no evidence of continuity of symptomatology or direct service connection for HTN, and noted that the Veteran’s current ED is compensated by SMC. For the left testicular torsion, the Board found no evidence of atrophy or removal of both testes.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) is denied as the condition was not shown to be related to his service or any service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy is denied as there is no evidence of current disability during the pendency of the claims and the VA examination did not find any evidence of such disability.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability (to include coronary artery disease (CAD)) is denied as chronic cardiovascular disease was not shown to have been manifested in service or within one year following separation from service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of PTSD, bilateral peripheral neuropathies, erectile dysfunction, and retinopathy are remanded due to the need for new examinations to assess current effects.

The Board has ordered the AOJ to obtain opinions regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction are aggravated by his service-connected PTSD or due to Agent Orange exposure. The opinions must be based on a thorough review of the claims file, including all relevant medical evidence.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional evidence related to the Veteran's service in Vietnam.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA, but the issues of PTSD and fatty organs are remanded due to incomplete records and need further investigation.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on his left foot injury, painful scar, and linear scar have been withdrawn.,The Board has also dismissed the appeal regarding a rating in excess of 20 percent for his right knee disability. The claim is remanded due to new evidence suggesting worsening of the condition.

The Veteran's claims for seborrheic dermatitis, thyroid disorder, erectile dysfunction, acquired psychiatric disorder, and hypertension have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including lumbar spine disorder, vision disorder, diabetes mellitus, and stroke residuals. Additional development is needed to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, headaches, and tinnitus to obtain a VA medical opinion assessing whether these conditions are secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The issue of a rating in excess of 0 percent for residual scars of scrotal cysts prior to September 27, 2019 and in excess of 10 percent thereafter remains on appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Erectile Dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, finding insufficient evidence to support a link between the two conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.