Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The diabetes mellitus was rated at 20 percent, hypertension at 10 percent, and erectile dysfunction at noncompensable (0 percent). The diabetic retinopathy with cataracts, vitreous degeneration, and bilateral pterygium was rated at 20 percent since March 14, 2022.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include low back disability, right knee disability, diverticulitis, skin disability, bilateral hearing loss, right shoulder disability, cholelithiasis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), nephrolithiasis, erectile dysfunction, and Bell's palsy.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all issues on appeal, and the Board dismissed them as a result.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that his kidney disabilities are secondary to his hypertension. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction has been granted service connection but not prior to February 18, 2020.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral retinopathy, erectile dysfunction, enlarged heart, respiratory disorder (obstructive sleep apnea), neurological disorder (Parkinsonism), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are all granted as due to herbicide agent exposure under the PACT Act.,The Veteran's service connection for an enlarged heart, respiratory disorder (obstructive sleep apnea), neurological disorder (Parkinsonism), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is remanded.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeals regarding the issues of service connection for leukemia, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction. As a result, these claims are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction, residual right inguinal hernia, and left varicocele due to insufficient medical evidence to support a decision. The Veteran's claim is being reopened due to new evidence of diagnosed erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's ED, urinary incontinence, mental manifestations associated with Parkinson's disease, symptomatic orthostasis, left upper and right upper extremity tremor and rigidity are all granted as secondary to the service-connected condition of Parkinson's Disease.,Service connection for a left knee disability is denied.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed for the Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction and bilateral blepharochalasis due to inconsistencies in previous examination reports. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The right middle finger disability remains rated at 10 percent. SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for Erectile Dysfunction as secondary to Degenerative Disc Disease and Special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction, impaired fasting glucose or diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, a LEFT heel disorder, lumbar radiculopathy of both lower extremities, cervical radiculopathy of the RIGHT upper extremity, ulnar neuropathy / neuritis of the LEFT hand, and RIGHT eye conditions. The AOJ is instructed to obtain relevant federal records, secure missing Army Reserve medical records, and obtain VA treatment records from San Juan VAMC.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing and following substantially gainful employment prior to June 25, 2014, for accrued benefits purposes. The decision grants entitlement to TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The issues of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, right wrist disability, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral foot disability are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral upper extremity neuropathy due to lack of a current diagnosis. The cases of prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are all remanded as the VA examinations have not been conducted yet.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to prostate cancer due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction due to issues with the examination process and the need to obtain additional VA treatment records. The Veteran's claim for prostate cancer is being remanded because of concerns about the adequacy of the examination, while the claim for erectile dysfunction remains inextricably intertwined with the prostate cancer claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and potential service connection based on Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for LEFT shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis with AC joint osteoarthritis, LEFT ring finger limitation of motion, and a LEFT wrist scar have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for an initial rating greater than 0 percent for a RIGHT chest scar (status post cyst removal), secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction, and service connection for insomnia / sleep disorder have been granted.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD with associated anxiety has been granted.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for deviated nasal septum from a broken nose has been denied due to aggravation of a pre-existing condition.,The Veteran's appeals for secondary service connection for insomnia / sleep disorder and erectile dysfunction have been granted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction (ED), alopecia, pseudofolliculitis barbae, left shoulder osteoarthritis, left elbow tendonitis, neck pain, hypertension (HTN), and rhinitis were dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his appeal of these claims before the decision was promulgated.