Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Board has dismissed all issues of entitlement to service connection or disability ratings for various conditions as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD.,Left ear hearing loss has not been shown during the appeal period.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer with voiding dysfunction, proctitis, and TDIU are moot as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and nerve conditions of the lower extremities due to potential in-service exposure to herbicide agents during his Vietnam War service. The RO must obtain all relevant medical records and verify the Veteran’s presence within the 12-nautical mile territorial sea of the Republic of Vietnam or similar areas.

The Board has granted service connection for adjustment disorder with anxiety as secondary to sleep apnea, but denied service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and ischemic heart disease were dismissed. The claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and diabetic retinopathy (right eye) are pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of traumatic brain injury, bilateral Achilles tendonitis, and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal request. The remaining issues were adjudicated and decisions were made on them.

The claims for service connection for DMII, ED, and benign prostatic hypertrophy are remanded due to the need for additional factual development regarding herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, nocturia, and prostate cancer did not manifest in service or until many years after service and there is no competent evidence that indicates any of these disorders are related to service.,There is no indication that the Veteran had nocturia in service and no evidence suggesting it is related to service. The preponderance of the evidence is against the claim.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent prior to November 27, 2018 for Meniere’s syndrome is denied. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms do not include attacks of vertigo and cerebellar gait occurring from one to four times a month or more than once weekly.

The Veteran's service connection claim for CLL is granted. The issues of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and prostate disorder are remanded.

Your claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction has been granted, and the decision is final as it cannot be appealed further.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a rating of 70 percent, but no higher. The initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is denied. New and material evidence has been submitted to reopen claims for service connection for TBI, headaches, vertigo, sinusitis, bilateral hearing loss, rhinitis, right eye disorder, and left eye disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to total disability rating based on individual unemployability and the restoration of service connection for diabetes mellitus. The VA examiner is required to provide an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's disabilities prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for low testosterone and lost libido, left knee degenerative joint disease, GERD, right knee meniscal tear, bilateral hearing loss disability, diabetes mellitus, and a dental condition. The issues of service connection for these conditions are being remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for entitlement to a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, ischemic heart disease, and prostate cancer due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran provided additional evidence and testified about his specific duties and activities at Takhli and Korat RTABs during the Vietnam War.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disability, diagnosed as arthritis, is granted service connection. Service connections for bilateral hip disability, diabetes mellitus, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction are denied.