Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle and erectile dysfunction disabilities, as well as his increased ratings for left and right knee disabilities due to additional development needed.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of prostate cancer have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus meeting the criteria for TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) as it was not shown to be related to service or a service-connected disability.

The claim to reopen the issue of service connection for a left leg disability is granted. The claims for service connection for OSA, right leg disability, eye disability, low back strain, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, erectile dysfunction (ED), prostate cancer residuals, and coronary artery disease are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the minimum percentage requirements for a TDIU, and his average impairment in earning capacity due to these conditions is adequately compensated by his current schedular rating.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease, along with its associated symptoms such as peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, dementia, ADHD, depression, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction, are all considered service-connected.,Service connection has been granted for these conditions based on their direct relationship to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of vasectomy, left foot toenail fungus, right foot toenail fungus, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist, and a left upper arm disability. The Board also denied service connection for a right elbow disability.,The Board denied service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist and a left elbow disability.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, secondary to prostate cancer, finding that the evidence is evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's prostate cancer caused his erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied.,Higher ratings for left and right lower extremity sciatica prior to December 31, 2019 were not granted.,Higher ratings for left and right lower extremity sciatica from December 31, 2019 were also not granted.

The Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are secondary to his service-connected PTSD or foot disabilities, including medications taken for each.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, specifically whether it is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to August 1, 2014.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it originated during active duty or within one year of separation.,Service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction were denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating increases are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records, examinations, and opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected diabetes and erectile dysfunction, as well as any potential connection with his PTSD. The Veteran will need a new VA examination to address these issues.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to April 19, 2017. The TDIU is granted.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence did not establish any penile deformity with loss of erectile power.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including a right leg disorder, bilateral shoulder disorders, back disorder, bilateral hip disorders, bilateral hearing loss, heart disorder, erectile dysfunction, and headache disorder. The appeals are now remanded for further development.