Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7522.,The Veteran's left little finger disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5230.,The Veteran's right hand disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Hypercholesterolemia is not service-connected.,Erectile dysfunction, hypertension, headaches, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, lumbar radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability are all remanded for further development.,The Veteran's tinnitus began during his military service. Service connection is granted.,Hypercholesterolemia is not a disability that can be awarded by VA.,Erectile dysfunction, hypertension, headaches, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, lumbar radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability are all remanded for further development. The Veteran's service connection claims will need to be re-evaluated based on new evidence or clarification.,The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s left shoulder disability is less likely than not caused by his military service due to lack of medical records supporting a chronic condition during service, and right shoulder disability was deferred as the Veteran had not been released from his orthopedic surgeon at the time of examination. The claims are remanded for further development.,The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s left shoulder disability is less likely than not caused by his military service due to lack of medical records supporting a chronic condition during service, and right shoulder disability was deferred as the Veteran had not been released from his orthopedic surgeon at the time of examination. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of circumcision caused by phimosis have resulted in a loss of erectile power with penile deformity, warranting an initial increased evaluation of 20 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not impose the need for regular aid and attendance, thus his claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for regular aid and attendance of another person is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected disabilities, specifically prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease, and herpes simplex.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the failure of the Veteran to report for scheduled VA examinations. The Board will provide another opportunity for the Veteran to attend these exams.

The Board has denied DIC benefits due to the Veteran not meeting the criteria for a disability rated totally disabling for 10 or more years immediately preceding death. The cause of death is remanded as an addendum opinion from a clinician is needed regarding whether any service-connected disabilities contributed substantially or materially to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection is granted for coronary heart disease due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.,Service connection is denied for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).,The Veteran's dementia, hypertension, heart attack (stroke), peripheral vascular disease, erectile dysfunction, and kidney renal insufficiency are remanded for further analysis regarding their relationship to his period of service or service-connected conditions.,Accrued benefits for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound status is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction with penis deformity is rated at a maximum of 20 percent, which satisfies his request for a separate rating.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and headaches are found to be related to his service-connected psychiatric disorders.,Erectile dysfunction is not linked to service, and bilateral hearing loss does not meet VA criteria for a disability. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder remains at 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient development and lack of adequate medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received after the November 2015 supplemental statement of the case, including VA and private treatment records that were not previously considered. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is currently rated at 60 percent since January 28, 2019. The Board must determine if a rating in excess of 20 percent was warranted prior to January 28, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction is not caused by his diabetes mellitus, type 2. The Board denied the claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right ankle strain.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction claims are remanded for further evaluation. The effective date of service connection for prostate cancer is denied, but the Veteran may be eligible for a higher rating based on his current symptoms.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for further development regarding in-service herbicide exposure and the existence of certain disorders. The Veteran's service aboard ships within Vietnam is being reviewed, as are his claims for various disabilities.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's type 2 diabetes mellitus, finding that his condition does not require regulation of activities. The decision also noted that his erectile dysfunction is rated as part of the diabetes rating and voiding dysfunction complications are not compensable.

The appeal for service connection of various conditions, including lumbar spine disorder, bilateral eye disorder, headaches, TMJ, right and left knee and ankle disorders, erectile dysfunction, left and right lower extremity disorders is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaption grant due to lack of loss of use of limbs, blindness, or inhalation injury.,The Veteran was not found in need of regular aid and attendance based on his service-connected disabilities as he had dementia which is not service connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension is at least as likely as not related to in-service herbicide exposure and his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim for erectile dysfunction was granted on a secondary basis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents. The AOJ is instructed to verify the distance between the bungalow where the Veteran lived and the areas sprayed with herbicide.