Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and theories of entitlement, including for service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED), neck disability, and back disability. The Veteran's ED is being examined in relation to his service-connected psychiatric disability, back disability, and neck disability.

The Veteran's left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is granted as secondary to his service-connected disfigurement of the face. Effective dates for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, anemia associated with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and infraclavicular scar are granted. The effective date for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer, finding credible evidence that the Veteran served near the perimeter of U-Tapao RTAFB in Thailand during his active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed conditions, including coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, prostate gland injury status post cancer residuals, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are now resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer due to incomplete development of his contentions regarding exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The issues are currently pending with the AOJ.

Service connection is granted for prostate cancer due to herbicide exposure in Thailand, and erectile dysfunction is considered secondary to the service-connected prostate cancer.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a nerve disorder and an increased rating for the left hip disability are dismissed due to withdrawal. The claim of service connection for TBI is denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition. Service connection for shoulder and wrist disorders is also denied.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left hip disability is dismissed due to withdrawal. His claim for service connection for TBI remains pending, but the Board finds that he does not have a current diagnosis of TBI. The claims for service connection for shoulder and wrist disorders are also denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded as there is insufficient evidence on file to determine its etiology.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and bilateral diabetic retinopathy was denied. The Board found that the criteria for a higher than 40 percent rating were not met.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected right leg cellulitis prior to June 15, 2020, and beginning June 15, 2020, are remanded. The Board found that the current severity of his cellulitis needs to be assessed.

The Board has determined that additional evidence must be considered and the claims for service connection are being remanded to allow for a thorough review of all submitted records, including translated Social Security Administration records. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered in light of new information.

The Veteran's initial rating for CAD status post coronary artery bypass surgery and myocardial infarction was denied as his METs level did not meet the criteria for a higher than 30 percent or 60 percent rating.,A compensable initial rating of 20 percent was granted for left leg venous insufficiency.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to insufficient evidence. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it may be significantly impacted by these issues.

The Veteran's claim for restoration of a separate rating for thoracic spine disability was denied as the original decision granting separate ratings was clearly and unmistakably erroneous.,The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities, which meet the percentage requirements.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected PTSD and/or migraine headaches, but a VA examination is needed to determine if this relationship exists.

The Board has decided that the VA examiner's opinion regarding whether the Veteran's ED is related to service was inadequate and requires a new examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected PTSD. Additional medical opinions are needed to determine if the condition is secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations and consideration of the issues related to his service-connected conditions, including bruxism (claimed as teeth grinding), migraine headaches, PTSD, lumbar strain, reactive airway disease, rheumatoid arthritis of the bilateral knees, tinnitus, restless leg syndrome, left elbow chronic epicondylitis, right foot plantar fasciitis, allergic rhinitis, status-post right 4th metacarpal fracture, bilateral shin splints, erectile dysfunction, scars on the bilateral knees and left elbow, right great toe onychomycosis, and acne.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus caused erectile dysfunction as of March 20, 2005. The Board granted an effective date of March 20, 2005 for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not require the regular aid and attendance of another person at any point during the period on appeal, thus his claim for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee, back, shoulder, ankle, foot, hip, fibromyalgia, acid reflux with nausea, erectile dysfunction, and chronic fatigue syndrome have been denied as new and relevant evidence has not been presented to support these claims.,Specifically, the Board found that there is no medical evidence linking any of these conditions to service or any other related factors.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand.,Voiding dysfunction is remanded for further evaluation.