Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2020

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise, and therefore grants service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no jurisdiction remains for further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction due to a lack of credible evidence supporting his exposure to herbicide agents during service. The Veteran is also required to provide updated treatment records and undergo examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction was denied prior to March 13, 2018. Beginning on March 13, 2018, the claim was also denied. The Veteran's TDIU claim from October 31, 2011 through March 12, 2018 was granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examinations and new guidance from the Court regarding the definition of 'unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.' The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are expected to have significant functional effects on his ability to work, as evidenced by private vocational assessments. Further examination is needed to determine if he qualifies for a TDIU.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and remanded the issue of secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus. The case is now pending again.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the denied claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction because the Veteran requested to withdraw all issues on appeal.

The Board has remanded several rating matters related to the Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine conditions, upper and lower extremity radiculopathies, neurogenic bladder, and erectile dysfunction. The issues of effective dates for service connection are also being addressed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of recent examination for erectile dysfunction, and requests that VA obtain all relevant treatment records.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as service-connected because it was caused by his medication for bipolar disorder. Special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and therefore his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and related residuals are not service connected, while his right and left knee disabilities have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for further processing regarding substitution of the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and diabetes mellitus, type II are granted service connection as due to herbicide agent exposure. The Board has remanded for further examination on the remaining issues.

The Veteran's depressive disorder with anxiety is rated at 50% from June 25, 2018 to April 16, 2019. The Board also granted a TDIU effective from August 1, 2008.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for diabetes mellitus type II with retinopathy and erectile dysfunction was denied. Separate compensable ratings were also not granted for diabetic retinopathy or erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck, low back, left hip, right knee, right ankle, right foot, and right hand conditions, as well as his erectile dysfunction (orchiodynia), head injury, headaches, anxiety, and depression. The claims are being returned to VA for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent effective September 14, 2009. The appeal for increased ratings in other conditions and issues is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's ED is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, including any medication prescribed for PTSD.