Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2021

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are being remanded for further evaluation, as well as a determination on his TDIU claim. Additional VA treatment records need to be obtained, and the Veteran needs an examination to assess the severity of his conditions.

The appeals for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, and personality disorder have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims.,The appeals for increased ratings of right knee chondromalacia and right hand minimal motor and mild sensory loss have also been dismissed.

The Board has determined that there is insufficient evidence to determine the cause of the Veteran's death and remands the case for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, hypertension and nephropathy, right leg diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left leg diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right arm diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and left arm diabetic peripheral neuropathy have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal prior to the promulgation of a Board decision.

The Board dismissed all claims for service connection due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment since November 2011, and the Board has granted a TDIU effective May 7, 2013.

The Veteran's vertigo and right ankle tendonitis have been granted service connection, while the remaining issues are remanded. The Veteran was awarded a 30% disability rating for his right ankle tendonitis.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran is also required to undergo a VA examination for male reproductive conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and medical opinions. The issues include psychiatric conditions, gastroenteritis, hepatitis B and C, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, tinnitus, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, bilateral hearing loss, and a right wrist disability.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a non-organic sleep disorder is dismissed.,Issues of service connection for allergic rhinitis, OSA, TBI, headaches, Meniere's disease, bilateral plantar fasciitis (to include as secondary to service-connected lumbar spine disability), and erectile dysfunction (to include as secondary to service-connected hypertension) are remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and irritable bowel syndrome due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeal for initial compensable ratings on several service-connected conditions, including a right knee scar and back disability, is remanded due to the need for additional evidence or examination. The TDIU claim from November 19, 2008, to October 22, 2009, is granted.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea, and gastrointestinal disorder (GERD, acid reflux, hiatal hernia, Barrett's esophagitis) due to service-connected PTSD.,The VA medical opinions provided negative nexus opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction is not rated higher than noncompensable due to lack of penile deformity and loss of erectile function.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, Parkinson's disease, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction (ED) are all granted service connection as due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease are presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure during service.,The Veteran's left leg scar, chest scar, peripheral neuropathy of the extremities, and erectile dysfunction are all secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease are presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure during service.,The Veteran's left leg scar, chest scar, peripheral neuropathy of the extremities, and erectile dysfunction are all secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, left upper extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, right lower extremity neuropathy, and left lower extremity neuropathy have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of secondary service connection due to hypertension.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 40% effective January 1, 2020. His erectile dysfunction is granted a 20% rating. Service connection has been established for bilateral atrophy of the testes and gynecomastia.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease are presumed to be related to herbicide agent exposure during service.,The Veteran's left leg scar, chest scar, peripheral neuropathy of the extremities, and erectile dysfunction are all secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.