Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2021

The Veteran's PTSD and diabetes with complications were not rated higher than the assigned levels, while a 30 percent rating was granted for diabetic retinopathy.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hypertension, stomach ulcers, and erectile dysfunction to allow for further development.,Specifically, the Veteran's claims that these conditions are secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of early onset peripheral neuropathy due to herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of prostate cancer with urinary incontinence have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting opinions regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by his service-connected prostate cancer. The claim will be reviewed again with additional medical examination and opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of right testicular seminoma, an increased rating for erectile dysfunction, and a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of increased rating for right knee osteoarthritis, service connection for erectile dysfunction and left ear hearing loss, and TDIU. The case will be remanded to ensure compliance with prior remand instructions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board has remanded both his claim for a higher rating and his TDIU claim due to service-connected disabilities before August 31, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was dismissed due to the absence of a controversy at issue. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus with bilateral nuclear cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction was denied as his diabetes does not warrant a higher than 20 percent rating.

The Board dismissed all appeals related to service connection and other claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his alleged herbicide exposure in Thailand.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and review due to the Veteran's PTSD symptoms worsening and his claim of loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to care for his daily needs, requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board has determined that he is entitled to special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, including as secondary to PTSD, is remanded. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and need for further development. The issues include lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, shoulder disabilities, peripheral neuropathy, alcohol use disorder, GERD, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the claims of entitlement to service connection for dry eye syndrome and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied service connection for ED as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II. The Veteran appealed this decision and the Court vacated it.,The Board also denied service connection for hypertension on a direct or secondary basis (to herbicide exposure or CAD).,Service connection was denied for macular degeneration as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection was denied for kidney disease as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection was denied for right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection was denied for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection was denied for right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II.,Service connection was denied for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and inadequate examination reports. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, with peripheral vascular disease (carotid artery disease) and erectile dysfunction is being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, low back disability, erectile dysfunction, heart disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and allergic dermatitis as part of his increased rating claims. Additional evidence is needed to determine the severity of his migraines and bilateral knee conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 50% rating, effective March 22, 2011. The initial ratings for diabetes mellitus (20%), peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (20%), and left lower extremity (20%) are granted. Erectile dysfunction remains denied. Service connection is remanded for joint pain, bilateral cataracts, sleep apnea, lumbar spine disability, and hypertension.