Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus due to insufficient opinions regarding secondary service connection. The Veteran should be afforded new VA examinations to address these issues.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development and evaluation of his service-connected conditions, including PTSD, cervical strain, peripheral neuropathy, TBI, left knee strain, instability, and ED.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and ischemic heart disease, but has remanded these issues due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents while serving on Navy ships in Vietnam. The claim for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected hypertension aggravates his erectile dysfunction. Additional development is needed, including obtaining new VA and private treatment records and providing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,Issues include prostate cancer, lung cancer, non-linear and linear surgical scars related to lung cancer, erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence and need for additional opinions.

The Veteran's OSA and COPD have been granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected UDD.,Service connection for diabetes and ED has been denied.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for a skin disorder is granted. The Board found that new and material evidence related to this claim was submitted, but the issue remains pending as it does not address service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus type II, glaucoma associated with diabetes mellitus type II, and erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus type II due to potential exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis related to his service connection claim for a left hand condition. The claims for PTSD, lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, bilateral knee degenerative joint disease, bilateral foot conditions, Type II diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, TDIU, and special monthly compensation are all remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension and hypertensive heart disease, thus granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The claim for SMC based on need for aid and attendance is denied because it was moot due to the grant of SMC at a higher rate.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus and an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction due to lack of sufficient information in the medical records.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in excess of 20 percent for diabetic neuropathy, diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for financial assistance for specially adapted housing is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to independently ambulate.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted with an effective date of July 25, 2014. The decision also states that no earlier effective date is warranted.

The Board has remanded several issues including the initial rating for PTSD, low back disability, erectile dysfunction, and diverticulitis. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension due to possible herbicide exposure. The Veteran's hypertension is currently not related to his prostate cancer, but an addendum opinion is needed to determine if it is related to herbicide exposure.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU prior to May 8, 2001. The case is being remanded for further action by the Director of Compensation Service.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating for PTSD and service connection for erectile dysfunction, right knee disorder, bilateral hip disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, and a left thigh scar have been withdrawn. The claim for service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss has been denied as there is no evidence of current hearing loss disability. Service connection for respiratory disorders (COPD, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia) related to asbestos and environmental exposures has been granted.