Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating on radiculopathy of the right sciatic nerve is dismissed. The issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction and a higher rating for L5-S1 lumbar disc herniation with bilateral lumbar foraminal stenosis are not before the Board.

The Veteran's hand tremors were not incurred during or related to his period of active service, and any current hand tremors are unrelated to service, including exposure to herbicide agents.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Board denied an initial, compensable rating for erectile dysfunction as there is no evidence of a penile deformity that would warrant a 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 7522.

The Veteran's TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate have been granted due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, headaches from TBI, low back strain, bilateral hearing loss with nonsuppurative otitis media, diabetes mellitus with nephropathy and erectile dysfunction, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy, hemorrhoids, residuals of TBI, and other conditions.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for prostate cancer and remanded both the prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction claims due to outstanding private treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's initial compensable disability evaluation for sinusitis is denied.,A rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is denied.,A compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Rating in excess of 10 percent for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity prior to August 26, 2014, and a rating in excess of 30 percent for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity for the period beginning August 26, 2014, are denied.,Rating in excess of 10 percent for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity prior to August 26, 2014, and a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity for the period beginning August 26, 2014, are denied.,Rating in excess of 10 percent for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity prior to September 7, 2021, and a rating in excess of 40 percent for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity for the period beginning September 7, 2021, are denied.,A 40 percent rating for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity for the period beginning September 7, 2021, and a 40 percent rating for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity for the period beginning September 7, 2021, are granted.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for post-traumatic headaches prior to July 22, 2013, is denied. A rating in excess of 30 percent for post-traumatic headaches for the period beginning July 22, 2013, is also denied.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and knee conditions. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address these issues.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to January 1, 2011.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoids has been denied due to lack of evidence showing more than mild or moderate symptoms.,Service connection for right shoulder disability and bilateral foot disability have both been denied as there is no credible evidence linking the disabilities to service.,Erectile dysfunction on a secondary basis to PTSD was also denied, with no medical link found between the two conditions.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim has not met the criteria for secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are deemed to be severe enough to prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, but additional development is needed for the TDIU claim. For SMC based on need for aid and attendance, further examination is required as the Veteran has not been provided with such an evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for a determination on whether the Veteran is entitled to TDIU benefits based on his service-connected disabilities, specifically PTSD. The decision does not address any other conditions or theories of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to constipation, and the right wrist scars were not painful or unstable. The TDIU claim was remanded due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's employment status.

The Board denied a compensable rating for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) as there was no evidence of an external or internal penile deformity, and the Veteran's subjective complaints were not supported by medical findings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for GERD and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate examinations. The VA is required to obtain new opinions from different examiners that consider all pertinent evidence, including the June 2014 examiner's statement about depression causing GERD and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction due to diabetes mellitus and PTSD. The case is being returned for additional development, including obtaining an addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted as it was presumed due to herbicide agent exposure during service.,Right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are both granted as they are complications of the presumptively service-connected diabetes mellitus.,Erectile dysfunction is also granted as a complication of the presumptively service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for fibromyalgia was withdrawn. The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that the disability began during active service and has continued since then.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of erectile dysfunction due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The claims for left thumb condition, multiple myeloma, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are remanded as new evidence was received that warrants reopening these claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.