Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The claims for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction (ED), heart disease, and peripheral neuropathy are denied.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for left ankle disability and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on his symptoms.,For service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, additional development is needed as remanded by the Board.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and potential outstanding VA records. The examiner must address the Veteran's lay assertions regarding in-service symptoms, his claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, and the etiology of his penis deformity condition and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, lumbar spine disability, left shoulder and right shoulder disabilities, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, bilateral shoulders, knees, left hand, and wrist, right knee, left knee, left hand wrist degenerative joint disease, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction, preclude substantially gainful employment from June 17, 2008. Therefore, a TDIU is granted for this period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU rating prior to September 18, 2009 and therefore denied his claim.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, but the issues of hypertension and kidney disability are remanded due to insufficient medical evidence. The neurological disabilities remain in dispute.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development of evidence, particularly regarding employment history and workplace accommodations during a specific period. The Veteran's service-connected conditions are expected to be evaluated in light of his employment status.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of proper research into whether the Veteran served in Vietnam, which is required by previous remand orders. The claims will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected chronic adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression, finding that there is an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including CAD, DM, PN of the lower extremities, and ED, do not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(a). The appeal is denied.

The Board has decided some issues in favor of the Veteran, while others have been remanded for further action. The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are mixed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus is denied as the maximum schedular rating has been assigned.,The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than December 23, 2015, for hearing loss and tinnitus are denied. The effective date of service connection was set at December 23, 2015, when the Veteran requested to reopen his prostate cancer claim.,The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than December 23, 2015, for tinnitus and hearing loss are denied as they were not filed prior to that date. The effective date of service connection was set at December 23, 2015, when the Veteran requested to reopen his prostate cancer claim.,The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for residuals of prostate cancer with urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction are denied as there is no evidence that a claim was filed prior to December 23, 2015. The effective date of service connection was set at December 23, 2015.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for hearing loss is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for residuals of prostate cancer is remanded as his symptoms have worsened since the last VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, left ankle disability, disabilities of the eye, and erectile dysfunction due to additional development being required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for dizziness, migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction, gastrointestinal disorder, and allergic rhinitis have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and denied service connection for all other conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction was reopened and granted. His rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) was restored to 60 percent effective August 1, 2014, but the reduction from 60 percent to 30 percent was found improper due to lack of proper procedural steps.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic prostatitis is associated with erectile dysfunction, which has been granted as secondary to the prostate condition.,SMC for loss of use of a creative organ (erectile dysfunction) has also been granted due to the Veteran's service-connected chronic prostatitis.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, finding that the Veteran's current hearing impairment is at least as likely as not caused by an in-service explosion during basic training.,Service connection was denied for erectile dysfunction (ED), myelitis of the cervical spine, and rheumatic myalgia. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to service.