Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer, and tinnitus. The appeal regarding residuals of a right hip injury is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, right and left lower extremity diabetic sciatic neuropathy, hypertension, right ankle degenerative disease, and left foot hammertoes, are sufficient to render him unemployable. The Board has granted TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction secondary to ischemic heart disease, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or maintaining gainful employment at any time during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1) is granted with an effective date of February 15, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type I (diabetes), with erectile dysfunction, bilateral diabetic retinopathy, and cellulitis is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has decided some of the Veteran's claims and remanded others for further development. The claims that were decided include a denial of an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, a remand for service connection regarding chest pain, and remands for ratings on bilateral pes planus, hypertension, sinusitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board has remanded several claims due to the need for additional records and VA examinations. The claims include service connection for various conditions based on new evidence, as well as issues related to a right knee injury, head injury, GERD, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals of all issues related to service connection and increased ratings, including bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, erectile dysfunction, neurogenic bladder, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), and dental disorder. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to June 18, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with related conditions is remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of new evidence.

An effective date of October 9, 2014 is granted for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's low back and bilateral knee disabilities are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus and its related complications due to potential herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's claim is based on his assertion of herbicide exposure at Fort McClellan in Allison, Alabama from March 7, 1977, to May 5, 1977.

The Board has remanded three issues: entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD and/or medication prescribed for service-connected disabilities, entitlement to service connection for muscle spasms of the neck, and entitlement to service connection for muscle spasms in the legs. The Court found that the Board erred in failing to address secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claim of an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and nervous tremors due to exposure to herbicide agents.,All aspects of the Veteran's contentions should be addressed in the etiology opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of adequate statement of reasons or bases for denying service connection for erectile dysfunction, including as secondary to service-connected disabilities and medications.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to herbicide exposure for further development, including verification of exposure and medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims of secondary service connection for depression and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a search for missing service treatment records. The claim for L5-S1 disc herniation with sciatica is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of circumcision was denied, but service connection for a penile rash secondary to the service-connected circumcision was granted. The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied.