Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Veteran's claims for compensable ratings for erectile dysfunction and hypertension are remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure. The issues of hypertension, erectile dysfunction, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and tinnitus are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including those involving type II diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, diabetic nephropathy, a right ankle condition, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The remand requires additional development such as verifying herbicide exposure, scheduling VA examinations, and obtaining further evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer are denied. The Board found no evidence of a direct relationship between the conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing, automobile or adaptive equipment grants, or special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance due to his inability to use both upper extremities effectively.

The Veteran's hypertension, toenail infections of the bilateral feet, and skin disorder are service-connected. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, prostate disability, and kidney stones are not service-connected.

The Veteran's request to reopen claims for chronic headaches and arthritis, bilateral hands was denied as the new evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate these claims.,The Veteran's requests to reopen claims for hepatitis C, bilateral vision issues, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer were also denied due to lack of material evidence addressing the service connection elements of in-service incurrence or nexus.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a cerebrovascular accident has been withdrawn.,Service connection for hypertension is denied as there is no in-service event or continuous symptomatology related to the condition.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is denied due to lack of evidence showing current disability within VA standards.,The Veteran's bilateral shoulder disorder, osteoarthritis impacting multiple joints, and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further evaluation.,Further medical examination is needed to determine if the Veteran’s conditions are related to service or other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II and remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether his erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The same applies to the SMC claim as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim.

The Veteran's service-connected esophageal disorder and erectile dysfunction did not prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding left testicle disorders, erectile dysfunction, and a skin disorder other than PFB. The Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and its residuals, as well as erectile dysfunction and voiding dysfunction secondary to prostate cancer. The decision is based on the presumption of exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's penis disability, including erectile dysfunction. A new examination is needed to determine if any service-connected disabilities are causing or aggravating this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD and multiple physical disabilities, meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU. However, due to his employment during part of the appellate period, further evidence is needed to determine if his employment constitutes 'substantially gainful employment' or 'marginal employment'.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is not service-connected.,His erectile dysfunction and chest pain are not service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected diabetes and has granted service connection for this condition. The Veteran also has been awarded special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ due to erectile dysfunction. However, several other claims have been remanded as there are outstanding records needed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his spine disability, erectile dysfunction, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to exposure to herbicide agents, including prostate cancer residuals and diabetes mellitus with neuropathy. The bladder disorder and erectile dysfunction claims are also remanded as they are inextricably intertwined.