Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss, fibromyalgia, ED, myelitis of the cervical spine, rheumatic myalgia, and skin disorder due to potential service connection based on exposure to petrochemical agents, lubricants, solvents and/or substances during active duty service. The VA will conduct additional examinations and obtain any necessary medical records to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including melanoma, prostate disorder, hypertension, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, erectile dysfunction, and cancer of the lymph nodes. The claims are being remanded to obtain VA examinations and determine if there is a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service, particularly his exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer, diabetes mellitus, type II, and upper extremity disorders due to exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for erectile dysfunction was also denied. Service-connected burial benefits were not granted as the cause of death was listed as lung cancer.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly PTSD and peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's wife provides assistance with daily activities such as medication management, bathing, shaving, dressing, and using the toilet.

The Veteran's appeals of his claims for service connection for myopia, erectile dysfunction, and heart disease have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing those appeals.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right knee, left knee, and erectile dysfunction have been granted. However, the Veteran's increased rating claims for right ankle and left ankle disabilities are denied.,The Veteran's PTSD with depression and degenerative arthritis of the spine have not yet received a statement of the case.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The claims for erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity are remanded. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is also remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, diabetes, cataracts, erectile dysfunction, residuals of stroke, and hypertension. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diabetes.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus, type II was denied. The claims for erectile dysfunction and hypertension were also denied. However, the Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and maintain substantial gainful employment, resulting in a grant of TDIU. The issue of an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is remanded due to the RO not addressing it in the November 2019 SSOC.

The Veteran's lumbar degenerative disc disease is rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,Service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are both denied as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for obstructive sleep apnea, right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, psychiatric disabilities, cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, nasal fracture residuals, left hand disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, headache, sinus disability, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction. The Board also remanded the issue of an initial compensable rating for herpes simplex.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including cervical and lumbar spine disorders, bilateral shoulder and hip disabilities, a left knee disability, tinnitus, traumatic brain injury residuals, and erectile dysfunction, have prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU based on the combined rating of 90%.

The claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is granted with an effective date of February 10, 2017. The other claims remain denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, back disability, OSA, and erectile dysfunction due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions. The Veteran's current disabilities are not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and review due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for hemorrhoids and erectile dysfunction due to insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's claims are pending further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for Hepatitis C, left and right side facial paralysis, erectile dysfunction, and dental disability due to potential service connection based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to address whether the Veteran's hip replacements and erectile dysfunction are secondary to his service-connected right knee disabilities.