Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Veteran's appeal was denied for a rating in excess of 70 percent for his service-connected psychiatric disability, erectile dysfunction, and skin condition. The issues related to allergic rhinitis and pinched nerves were also denied.,A compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was not granted.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for back disability, erectile dysfunction, initial compensable rating for left subclavian artery aneurysm, a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.,VA treatment records are requested as they may be relevant to the issues on appeal.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for vertigo, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and a left wrist disorder were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was also denied due to the lack of a disability under VA guidelines.

The Veteran's OSA, ED, and Dry Eye Syndrome have been granted service connection as they are related to his military service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, and his erectile dysfunction and gout do not warrant compensable ratings. The right knee condition is remanded for further review.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an eye disability, TBI, bilateral knee condition, and erectile dysfunction. The decision found that new evidence did not relate to unestablished facts or raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims. The criteria for service connection were not met in any of the issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's internal deformity of the penis, which could affect his erectile dysfunction disability rating. Additional medical examination and records are needed.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, cervical spondylosis with degenerative arthritis, and open angle glaucoma. The VA examinations scheduled in September 2019 were not conducted due to the Veteran's failure to report. Additionally, Social Security records are needed.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, tinnitus, bilateral eye disability, erectile dysfunction, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral sinusitis, vertigo, and bilateral hearing loss disability. The Veteran's claims were not reopened due to the lack of new evidence.,Service connection was also denied for insomnia.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a low back disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD and major depressive disorder), hypertension, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), and erectile dysfunction (ED) due to in-service stressors. The Veteran's lay statements regarding continuity of symptomatology will be considered.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, benign prostatic hypertrophy, poor circulation, numbness of the left leg, numbness of the right leg, erectile dysfunction, asthma, coronary artery disease and chronic congestive heart failure, left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and urinary incontinence due to a lack of an adequate VA examination for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations. The AOJ is also tasked with determining whether service connection is in effect for diabetes mellitus, scheduling an examination for erectile dysfunction, and obtaining medical nexus opinions for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, fatigue, loss of sense of taste, and loss of sense of smell.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and lumbar strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, have prevented him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected Crohn’s disease with GERD, ED, and multiple arthralgias of the shoulders, knees, and left ankle is rated at 60 percent, which grants an increased rating.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and its residuals, erectile dysfunction, and Parkinson’s disease due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The issues of service connection for bilateral upper extremity and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claims.,The Board will consider the effectiveness of service connection for various conditions, including hearing loss, respiratory issues, left 5th finger numbness, restless leg syndrome, knee disabilities, and foot hallux valgus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities required the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation at the aid and attendance rate.

The Veteran's dry eye syndrome is granted with a 20 percent rating, and the maximum schedular evaluation for tinnitus is denied. Other claims are either denied or remanded.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction, neurological impairments of the upper extremities, and acquired psychiatric disorder have been dismissed. The Board found no evidence of a service-connected condition related to these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction, as it was not adequately addressed in the previous VA examinations and medical opinions. The Veteran will need new medical opinions that discuss the National Institutes of Health study on erectile dysfunction being an initial symptom of lung cancer.