Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2021

The Veteran's bilateral open angle glaucoma with dry eye syndrome is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 6013. The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities has not met the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, bilateral upper extremity neurological impairment (claimed as chronic pain syndrome), right and left knee disabilities, and erectile dysfunction due to issues with duty to assist.

The Veteran withdrew all remaining issues associated with this appeal, including service connection for loss of balance and increased ratings for various psychiatric and physical disabilities. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was denied as there was no valid formal or informal claim prior to February 5, 2018. The earliest effective date is the date of receipt of the new claim, which is April 2018.

The Board has dismissed all appeals due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The claim for varicose veins other than a left varicocele is not being remanded as there is no new and relevant evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for testicular cancer and erectile dysfunction, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his active duty service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities effective February 3, 2015. However, the criteria for entitlement to TDIU prior to that date have not been met.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his active duty in Korea. The Veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, with prostate cancer potentially linked to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals, including radiation colitis and urinary frequency with erectile dysfunction, are now rated appropriately.,A TDIU is granted effective November 27, 2009.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetic neuropathies, and retinopathy, render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board grants a TDIU from March 29, 2011.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal disability and erectile dysfunction due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the relationship between these conditions and his service, including any potential secondary effects from his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's SMC (r)(2) benefits for need of aid and attendance are granted, effective March 31, 2015. The RO failed to apply the correct rate due to a LCR error in applying asbestosis and coronary artery disease.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for earlier effective dates and service connection, effectively dismissing these claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for basal cell carcinoma, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), cardiac impairment, pulmonary disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, cataracts, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient evidence of record.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, erectile dysfunction (ED), urinary incontinence (UI), left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection was granted, with the AOJ reinstating the appeal due to a timely filed substantive appeal after requesting an extension of time.

The claim for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected vertigo is dismissed.,The claim for an effective date earlier than May 1, 2015, for service-connected tinnitus is denied. The earliest date on which service connection for tinnitus may be effective is May 1, 2015.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding several service connection claims, leading to their dismissal.

The claims for service connection for a low back disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, right knee disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and substance use disorder), obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, esophageal disorder (GERD and hiatal hernia), and erectile dysfunction are all remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,The claims for service connection for a low back disorder, type II diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, right knee disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and substance use disorder), obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, esophageal disorder (GERD and hiatal hernia), and erectile dysfunction are all remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.