Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2021

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, finding that it is proximately due to medication used to treat his service-connected right thumb disability.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for osteoarthritis with residuals, compression fracture T10 and L2. The claims for service connection of cervical spine disability, headaches, right hip disability, left hip disability, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has determined that there have not been substantial compliance with the February 2021 remand directives, and thus another remand is necessary for further development regarding service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for chronic otitis, septoplasty, GERD, and a genitourinary disability other than erectile dysfunction. The issue of an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety), hypertension, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, blurred vision, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete communication with the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is proximately due or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus, and specifically addressing the February 2004 VA treatment record that noted a blood glucose level of 102.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for TBI, erectile dysfunction, left testicular atrophy, neurodermatitis, and GAD. The decision also granted a higher disability evaluation for GAD from September 27, 2005, and awarded special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension, to include as due to herbicides and/or as secondary to service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder or diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease was rated at 60 percent prior to October 10, 2013. The Board found that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating due to lack of congestive heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction less than 30 percent.

The Board has determined that additional medical records are needed and examinations are required to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. The appeals will be remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, spermatocele, and dermatitis. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his active service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, lumbar spine disability, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and a right shoulder disability. The claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected prostatitis. However, the claim for service connection for prostate cancer is remanded due to internal inconsistency in examination reports and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise on whether the sarcoidosis caused the erectile dysfunction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's worsening back condition, including numbness in buttocks and legs, rectal pain, urinary issues, bowel dysfunction, and erectile dysfunction, was caused by or as a result of VA treatment. The decision is based on new evidence submitted after the initial denial.

The Board has found that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for a left shoulder disability or erectile dysfunction. The claims are being remanded to allow further development and consideration.

The Veteran's death was not caused by his service-connected disabilities, but the Board has remanded for further clarification on whether diabetes contributed to his death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various conditions, including residuals of testicular injury, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, bilateral cataracts, psychiatric disability (depression), and obstructive sleep apnea, was granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims and rating determinations due to an inability to obtain certain medical records from Saints Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.