Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided do not adequately comply with the July 2020 Board remand directives. The Veteran is therefore required to undergo additional evaluations for his psychiatric, respiratory, skin, eye, kidney, ED, DM, and hypertension disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of diabetes mellitus type II and erectile dysfunction was dismissed as the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal prior to the decision being made.

The Board has granted an initial 20 percent rating for the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, finding that his symptoms of a smaller penis size and appearing uncircumcised support this rating throughout the period on appeal.

The Board has dismissed the claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction as it was granted in a previous rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, Erectile Dysfunction, Bilateral Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claim for PTSD has been granted.,The claim for Erectile Dysfunction has also been granted. However, the claim for Bilateral Hearing Loss is being remanded as there are inconsistencies in the audiometric testing data provided.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, warranting a grant of TDIU effective November 16, 2020. The appeal is remanded for consideration of TDIU prior to this date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer due to insufficient reasoning in previous VA opinions regarding potential mustard gas exposure during service.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection for various conditions, including right knee osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal issues, as well as psychiatric disorders. The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment since July 15, 2014. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, including whether they are related to service or secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to address whether the Veteran's conceded in-service exposure to an herbicide agent caused or aggravated his erectile dysfunction, and whether a service-connected disability other than prostate cancer caused or aggravated his erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including heart disability, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, benign prostatic hyperplasia, asthma, and dementia, all claimed as due to Agent Orange exposure. The remand also includes a request for verification of in-service herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's request for an increased rating for residual voiding dysfunction post prostate invasive adenocarcinoma and a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied. The Veteran is currently receiving a 60% evaluation for his residual voiding dysfunction.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, with no more than Level I in the right ear and no worse than Level II in the left ear.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is currently rated as 20 percent disabling. The Board found that the Veteran required only restricted diet and an oral glycemic agent during the period on appeal.,Prior to March 6, 2015, the Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was manifested by no more than mild incomplete paralysis (10% rating). Beginning March 6, 2015, it is now rated as 20% disabling for moderate incomplete paralysis.,Prior to March 6, 2015, the Veteran's left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was manifested by no more than mild incomplete paralysis (10% rating). Beginning March 6, 2015, it is now rated as 20% disabling for moderate incomplete paralysis.

The Board denied service connection for Erectile Dysfunction and Peripheral Neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, finding no evidence of onset during service or relationship to any in-service injury.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple ratings for stroke residuals, including cognitive disorders and nerve impairments. The Board has ordered remand to obtain additional medical records, conduct examinations, and address the severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence during the appeal period. The RO will issue a Statement of the Case (SOC) for these issues.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include anxiety and depression, was dismissed. The claim of entitlement to a higher initial rating for prostate cancer is denied. The claim of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is denied. The claim of entitlement to an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted. The claim of entitlement to an earlier effective date for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is granted. Service connection for hypertension was remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and occupational background.