Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2021

The Veteran's initial 10 percent rating for right cranial neuropathy, nerve V is granted. The compensable rating for residuals of left forearm fracture is denied. Service connection for erectile dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease, and peripheral nerve disability are all denied. Headaches service connection is also denied. An earlier effective date of September 12, 2013, for the award of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including medication, and for special monthly compensation based on a higher need for aid and attendance. The case is being returned to the VA for further examination and analysis.

The Board has granted TDIU since October 8, 2018. The case is remanded for a determination on TDIU prior to September 8, 2014.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee condition and erectile dysfunction, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link to service or any other related conditions.,Specifically, the VA examiners concluded that the Veteran's current right knee conditions were more likely due to aging, obesity, and professional use in his career as a building inspector. For erectile dysfunction, they attributed it to bladder cancer and subsequent chemotherapy.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction were not incurred in or related to his active service.,His respiratory condition was also not incurred in or related to his active service.

The Veteran's service connection for diabetic retinopathy of the right eye is granted. The TDIU rating due to diabetes and associated manifestations, particularly neuropathies, is also granted. However, SMC at the housebound rate is denied.

The Board has dismissed all the claims for service connection as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to have had their onset in service.,There is no evidence of a current gout disability or functional impairment due to gout.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to assess his PTSD, prostate cancer residuals, right thumb infection with arthritis and need for reconstruction, erectile dysfunction, scar associated with right thumb infection, and sleep apnea. The issues of entitlement to service connection for PTSD, prostate cancer residuals, right thumb infection with arthritis and need for reconstruction, erectile dysfunction, scar associated with right thumb infection, and sleep apnea are all remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction due to a lack of sufficient evidence regarding their onset during service or whether they are related to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for soft tissue sarcoma, respiratory cancer, prostate cancer, and multiple melanoma are dismissed. The rating in excess of 10 percent for diabetes mellitus is denied. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is also denied.

The Board has found that remand is necessary to obtain additional medical records and determine the nature and onset of the Veteran's CVA residuals, as well as assess his erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus. The effective dates for the awards are not addressed in this decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) because of the need for aid and attendance, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him in need of regular aid and assistance.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various lower extremity and back disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted, but his other conditions are remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss rating was restored to 60 percent, and other claims for higher ratings were granted. The SMC based on erectile dysfunction prior to November 2, 2018, is also granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's kidney disorder, joint pain, and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient examinations and incomplete consideration of the Veteran's symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and increased ratings for chronic right knee strain and chronic left knee strain, with a rating of 10 percent each.

The Veteran is granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected lower back disability and TDIU benefits from July 1, 2012.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and resulting erectile dysfunction are granted service connection. The Veteran's brain tumor, loss of smell, and loss of taste are remanded for further examination.