Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2022

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to May 18, 2019.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for high blood pressure, back condition, bilateral eye condition, bladder incontinence, headaches (HA), right knee, left knee, and erectile dysfunction deformity due to insufficient evidence. The claims are being reviewed again with consideration of service connection based on new and material evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and a total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and its residuals, including urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, are rated at 100% from February 22, 2011, through August 22, 2011.,Beginning August 23, 2011, the Veteran is granted a 20% rating for his service-connected erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's high cholesterol is not considered a disability for VA compensation purposes, so his claim of service connection for this condition must be denied. For the other conditions, the Board found that additional development is needed including examinations and etiology opinions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board found no evidence of regulation of activities required for a higher rating. The erectile dysfunction was not separately rated and is considered noncompensable.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including erectile dysfunction, headaches, and acid reflux. The cases are being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation during the period on appeal.

The Board has determined that further development is required to address the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder and obstructive sleep apnea. The case will be remanded for an addendum VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as it was due to in-service noise exposure.,The Veteran's spider veins of the upper and lower extremities are all granted as they first manifested during service.

The Board has found that additional development is needed to fully assist the Veteran with his claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and updating VA treatment records. The claims are remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for low vitamin D, erectile dysfunction (claimed as low testosterone), hypertension, lipomas, tremors, and loss of teeth are all denied.,Service connection is not granted for a psychiatric disorder due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to issues with the Veteran's mailing address and for additional VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development and an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, specifically whether it is at least as likely as not aggravated by his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's tinea pedis was not rated higher than 0% as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for epididymitis or residuals of epididymitis, erectile dysfunction, sterility, hypertension, heart disability (CAD), stomach disability, skin disability other than tinea pedis, respiratory disability (COPD), and psychiatric disorder were all denied as they did not meet the criteria for service connection.,The Veteran's tinea pedis was rated 0% due to it affecting less than 5% of his body or exposed areas without requiring systemic therapy.

The Board has granted service connection for a left arm disorder and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine strain with intervertebral disc syndrome and depressive disorder, respectively.

The Board denied service connection for left and right shoulder disorders, erectile dysfunction, left foot disorder, right foot disorder, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder. The claims were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his renal disability, hypertension, and related disabilities. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the primary issue being remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the right shoulder disorder and erectile dysfunction claims, which were previously denied. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal.