Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Board has denied service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and remanded the case for further examination regarding bilateral vision loss. The ED claim was denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, nor a causal link to military service. The vision loss claim is being remanded due to incomplete records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as service-connected.,Right knee patella chondromalacia and DDD of the lumbar spine are granted as secondary to a service-connected left knee condition.

The Board has remanded the cases of erectile dysfunction and peptic ulcer disease for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure at Korat Air Force Base in Thailand.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, finding that there was no evidence to support a secondary relationship between these conditions and his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction needs to be reviewed again due to lack of recent VA examination and possible worsening of symptoms.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was previously denied for ratings in excess of 10 percent prior to April 17, 2018 and in excess of 50 percent beginning April 17, 2018.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to insufficient opinions regarding its etiology.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for residuals of a head injury and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete personnel records and updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's residuals of prostate cancer were rated at 20% from September 18, 2013 to July 9, 2014. This rating was granted as the condition manifested with increased urinary frequency resulting in awakening to void three to four times per night.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various conditions, including arthritis in the left knee, obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and back pain, is being remanded due to new evidence submitted. The VA will schedule examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for Erectile Dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The decision is based on evidence showing that the ED was caused or aggravated by medication prescribed for PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction. The Board found that there was no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during service, specifically Agent Orange. Additionally, the Board determined that the Veteran's current conditions were not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for ED and carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand due to insufficient medical opinions addressing causation or aggravation by service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is granted based on in-service stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, including whether it is related to his active service or secondary to his diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's heart disorder and penile deformity with erectile dysfunction were granted service connection. The rating for the penile condition was restored to 20%. Special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance and due to loss of use of a kidney was also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to care for his daily needs, requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board finds that he needed assistance with all activities of daily living due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions on various conditions.

The appeal for service connection for diabetes mellitus is dismissed.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, which is characterized as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Service connection for PTSD is granted.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for an adjustment disorder is granted.,The appeals pertaining to service connection for a heart disorder and hypertension are remanded due to the Veteran's current symptoms being related to his military service.,The appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded as it is linked to multiple conditions, including kidney cancer.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, foot fungus condition, and erectile dysfunction are not related to his military service.,There is no evidence of these conditions during the Veteran's active duty. The Veteran has provided lay statements but lacks credible medical evidence linking these conditions to service.,VA does not find sufficient evidence to grant service connection for any of these conditions.