Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient evidence of herbicide agent exposure during his military service.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, finding that the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on regulation of activities or other complications.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction due to exposure to radiation, as there was not substantial compliance with the previous remand directives and an adequate opinion is needed regarding the relationship between radiation exposure and the condition.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and proteinuria was denied as the evidence did not show that his diabetes required regulation of activities or resulted in episodes of hypoglycemia or ketoacidosis sufficient to warrant such a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, kidney disability, sleep disability, erectile dysfunction, pancreas disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD and anxiety).

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or financial assistance for purchasing an automobile and adaptive equipment. The Board finds that his disabilities, while significant, do not qualify him for these benefits based on the specific requirements outlined in VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is etiologically related to his service-connected PTSD, hypertension, and coronary artery disease. As a result, the claim for secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran is found to be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities, specifically post-traumatic stress disorder and left knee conditions. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability effective October 14, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to June 12, 2017.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and considering any lay statements from the Veteran and others. The claims of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, service connection for ED, and TDIU due to PTSD are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for a compensable evaluation for service-connected left varicocele and TDIU due to inadequate development of evidence. The Veteran's current symptoms include voiding dysfunction, urinary leakage, erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, and benign prostate hypertrophy, all potentially related to his left varicocele.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow any form of substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance has also been established.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including erectile dysfunction, cervical spine disability, hypertension, a disability manifested by constant urination, and a disability manifested by loss of sensation of the fingers. The reasons were that there was no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, and major depressive disorder have been denied. The Veteran is currently rated at the 70 percent rating for major depressive disorder since April 6, 2018.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy has been dismissed as these issues have been granted.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for left upper extremity, right upper extremity, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have also been dismissed as these issues have been granted.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression, anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)) has been remanded.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for urination/voiding dysfunction and hypertension have also been remanded.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, hiatal hernia, and HTN. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for direct service connection as there was no in-service diagnosis or treatment of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the issue of entitlement to a TDIU is moot as the Veteran's combined disability rating does not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is remanded due to the lack of a recent VA examination. A new examination is needed to rate the current level of disability.

The appeal for urinary tract infection and urinary retention is dismissed. The appeals for erectile dysfunction and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are remanded.