Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for ischemic heart disease (IHD)/coronary artery disease (CAD) on an accrued benefits basis is denied. A 100 percent rating for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL)/B-cell lymphoma is granted. The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction (ED) on an accrued benefits basis is denied. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, on an accrued benefits basis is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected hypertension/high blood pressure. The claim is now granted.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2 with erectile dysfunction and associated neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities are being remanded for further evaluation due to conflicting medical evidence regarding his need for regulation of activities and potential additional complications.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, providing an addendum opinion regarding the onset of his psychiatric disorders, and considering all relevant evidence since the August 2022 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction associated with prostate cancer is denied. The claims for increased PTSD and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction and denied claims for service connection for LLE and RLE peripheral neuropathy due to lack of current diagnoses. The Veteran's symptoms are attributed to his lumbar spine disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to in-service herbicide exposure. His erectile dysfunction, which he contends was caused by his prostate cancer, is also granted as secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus type II, coronary artery disease (CAD), erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to incomplete medical opinions and potential outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development of his exposure history and dose estimates, as well as inextricably intertwined issues.

The Veteran is eligible for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing (SAH) due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claim of eligibility for a special home adaptation grant (SHA) is dismissed as moot, given the award of SAH.

The Board has denied service connection for Erectile Dysfunction and has remanded the issue of service connection for a Skin Condition.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the November 2021 remand directives and thus the matters must be remanded once again due to missed VA examinations for erectile dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent for diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy and ED was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7913, as he did not have episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemic reactions requiring at least three hospitalizations per year or weekly visits to a diabetic care provider. The claim for TDIU was also denied prior to March 1, 2020 and granted from that date onwards.

The Board has decided that new evidence supports readjudicating the claims for DMII and ED. Service connection is granted for DMII due to herbicide exposure, but the claim for ED remains pending as it needs further examination. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine if ED is related to service or diabetes.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right eye disability, left eye disability, cervical spine disability, right ankle disability, and erectile dysfunction. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with these service connection issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and eligibility for financial assistance have been remanded due to the need for further review of his medical records and evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities, as he is not in need of regular aid and assistance from another person and is not permanently confined to his dwelling.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to March 17, 2014, and thus the claim for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and urinary disability manifested by incontinence, as secondary to the service-connected bladder cancer. The VA examinations conducted were inadequate and need to be corrected.