Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration of all evidence submitted since the last supplemental statement of the case.

Service connection is granted for sinusitis and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's claims for back pain, TBI with post-concussive disorder, left elbow strain, left wrist strain, left knee degenerative joint disease with retained shrapnel, and right knee degenerative joint disease are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, which may be related to his service-connected conditions or pre-existing conditions. The VA is instructed to obtain relevant medical records and schedule a VA examination for the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for heart condition, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction secondary to prostate cancer due to herbicide exposure. Service connection was denied for emphysema pulmonary and bronchiectasis.

The Veteran's appeal of his evaluation for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction was dismissed because he withdrew the appeal via an Appeals Satisfaction Notice.

The Veteran's diabetes with ED requires one or more daily injections of insulin, restricted diet, and regulation of activities. The Board has granted a 40 percent disability rating for type II diabetes mellitus with ED.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability, service connection for cervical spine disability, erectile dysfunction, and lumbar spine disability due to incomplete opinions regarding obesity.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and special monthly compensation are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records. The issues include right wrist disability, psychiatric disabilities, erectile dysfunction, and loss of use.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated at 20 percent disabling, and the Board finds that a higher evaluation is not warranted. The Veteran does not require regulation of activities to manage his diabetes. As for TDIU, the evidence shows that the Veteran has met the schedular criteria but is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has found that the current nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed erectile dysfunction need to be further evaluated due to inadequate medical opinions provided in previous examinations. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction was denied. The Veteran is granted a TDIU from December 21, 2020 onward due to the combined effects of service-connected coronary artery disease and diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the residuals of prostate cancer are granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment, as he is currently employed part-time and earns income above the poverty threshold for one person.

The Board has granted service connection for bladder impairment, bowel impairment, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's lumbar spine disability. The issue of a higher rating for the lumbar spine disability is being remanded due to insufficient explanation in the previous decision.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction and remanded other claims due to insufficient evidence. The remaining issues are also remanded as new VA examinations are needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, as well as his TDIU claim due to a lack of a VA examination. The claims are being returned for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of hypertension and erectile dysfunction for further evaluation due to conflicting opinions in the medical records.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection and evaluation for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and erectile dysfunction due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer with residuals including urinary incontinence, to include as secondary to Agent Orange exposure. The claims for vitiligo of the hands, arms, and penis, erectile dysfunction, and deep vein thrombosis of the bilateral lower extremities are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lumbar spine disorder and erectile dysfunction due to a lack of adequate medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently being reviewed.