Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2022

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period prior to December 3, 2020 was denied as he met the schedular criteria but there is a reasonable doubt as to whether his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment. The SMC claim for need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to service-connected disabilities was remanded.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder NOS, a rating in excess of 50 percent for anxiety disorder NOS, and entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The claims are being remanded because the VA medical opinions provided were inadequate.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain or perform substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU prior to November 6, 2017 are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for liver disorder, stroke residuals, and erectile dysfunction due to insufficient evidence regarding their relationship to service-connected diabetes mellitus or ischemic heart disease. Additional development is needed.

The Board has ordered a remand to determine if the Veteran has internal deformity of the penis due to his erectile dysfunction. The current rating remains unchanged.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The case was remanded for further development regarding peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Veteran's hypertension has been granted a 10% disability rating, while his erectile dysfunction remains at a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's tinnitus is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating allowed under VA guidelines.,Diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent and does not meet criteria for a higher rating as it does not require insulin or restricted diet regulation.,Erectile dysfunction is not deformed to warrant a compensable rating.,TDIU was denied prior to February 28, 2013 due to the Veteran's previous employment. TDIU was granted beginning February 28, 2013.,The Veteran was found to be marginally employed and thus eligible for TDIU beginning February 28, 2013.

The Veteran's hypertension and cardiovascular condition are denied as there is no evidence of an in-service onset or causation.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as the evidence supports its in-service onset, but not service connection due to lack of a nexus.,The Veteran's eye condition is remanded for clarification on whether it represents a separate disability from his service-connected allergic rhinitis.,The Veteran's numbness of the left upper extremity and bilateral knee condition are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding their etiology.,The Veteran's chronic sinusitis is remanded to determine if it is distinct from his service-connected allergic rhinitis, and whether its onset or causation can be linked to service.,The Veteran's hypothyroidism is denied as there was no in-service diagnosis of the condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding hypertension and service connection for left, right leg numbness, and arm numbness. The claims were dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder, left ankle, right ankle, and erectile dysfunction disabilities. The evidence did not establish a direct relationship between these conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of the Veteran's prostate cancer diagnosis, as well as to obtain an addendum opinion regarding whether his prostate cancer is related to service. The right shoulder arthritis and erectile dysfunction claims are also being remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for VR&E benefits to purchase various items under an ILP due to his service-connected disabilities and lack of feasibility in pursuing a vocational goal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was reopened and granted. Service connection is also granted for tinnitus. However, the claims for other conditions including CTS, psychiatric disorders, DMII, arthritis, kidney disorder, peripheral neuropathy, eye disorder, foot disorder, skin rash, and ED were denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depressive disorder, left knee limitation of extension, right ankle arthritis, and other conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since August 29, 2016. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from that date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to a TDIU.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, residuals of benign tongue growth removal, elevated creatinine kinase, bilateral hearing loss, umbilical hernia, and erectile dysfunction are all granted service connection. The rating for the bilateral hearing loss is increased to 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to outstanding VA treatment records and updated employment information, as well as clarification of opinions regarding his dizziness and erectile dysfunction.