Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2021

The Board denied clothing allowance claims for 2010 based on the use of various orthopedic devices and compression socks, finding that they did not meet eligibility criteria due to lack of service connection or damage to clothing.

All service connection claims for various conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature, etiology, and current state of these conditions. The AOJ should also obtain any outstanding private treatment records.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased rating, service connection for sleep apnea secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and service connection for hypertension due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that a compensable rating for ED is not warranted, service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities was denied, and service connection for prolapsed colon to include secondary to prostate cancer was also denied. The claim for ischemic heart disease was remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, kidney disease, a distended or weakened bladder, cytomegalovirus, hypothyroidism, and rheumatoid arthritis were denied. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for prostate cancer, status post prostatectomy was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating. His claim for erectile dysfunction was also denied as there is no evidence of penile deformity or other residual conditions.

The Board has denied a compensable initial rating for erectile dysfunction and remanded the issue of a compensable initial rating for residuals of prostate cancer due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and procedural issues. The Veteran must provide additional evidence, including personnel records from his National Guard service, and undergo VA examinations to determine the nature of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Erectile Dysfunction was granted. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for Sleep Apnea due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, secondary disability ratings, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy due to potential herbicide exposure during service. A VA examination is required to determine if these conditions are related to his active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for prostate cancer, renal disability, erectile dysfunction, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, as well as his request for an increased rating for TIA. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his service or secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to June 24, 2010 is being remanded as the Board did not consider whether he was entitled to TDIU on an extraschedular basis. The case will be referred to the Director of Compensation Services for consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to Agent Orange exposure, including for diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes), enlarged prostate, Parkinson's Disease, ischemic heart disease, colon disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction. The AOJ is instructed to verify whether the Veteran served in an area near the Korean DMZ where herbicides were applied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for kidney disorder, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions regarding exposure to toxic chemicals like trichloroethylene (TCE) at Wurtsmith Air Force Base.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance due to a lack of evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities render him bedridden or helpless as needed for regular aid and assistance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and disabilities have been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to separate disability ratings for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, service connection for a bladder disability and erectile dysfunction due to his service-connected residuals, lumbar laminectomy, with bilateral bone fusion and posterior lateral stabilization, intervertebral disc syndrome, degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.