Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the claims for further review due to insufficient reasons and bases provided in the September 2022 Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The Veteran's attorney argues that the SSOC did not provide adequate discussion of the relevant evidence, allowing the Veteran an opportunity to present arguments before the Board.

The claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted by the agency of original jurisdiction. The claims for other conditions have been remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection and rating for various disabilities. The Veteran's claims are pending further examination and evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and a disability manifested by dizziness, to include BPPV. The reasons for this are that the VA medical opinions relied upon were inadequate.,The Board also found that additional evidence is needed in order to determine if there was an in-service event or injury related to these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease and prostate cancer rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment as of July 3, 2019. An effective date of July 3, 2019 is granted for the award of total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals disability is granted a rating of 40 percent, but not greater. The ED disability remains noncompensable.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals disability is granted a rating of 40 percent, but not greater. The ED disability remains noncompensable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, diabetic neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction have been granted. The claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to hypertension, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his prescribed medication for hypertension.

Service connection for hypogonadism is granted, and a 100% rating is granted for PTSD with TBI residuals. The Veteran's service-connected IBS (claimed as diverticulitis) and lumbosacral strain are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's TDIU claim due to insufficient evidence regarding his employment history and because there is a possibility that he may be unable to work due to his service-connected disabilities. The case will now be referred for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100% rating.,Service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Right foot condition (hammer toes and osteoarthritis) is remanded due to insufficient evidence.,TDIU claim is remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Veteran's spouse, the caregiver, is found to be unable to complete caregiver training within 90 days of applying for PCAFC benefits. The claim is therefore remanded due to a lack of completion of required caregiver training.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the physical loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands or feet, severe burn injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ankylosis of one or both knees or hips. Therefore, he does not qualify for financial assistance in purchasing a vehicle and adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's bilateral hip and low back disabilities are granted as secondary to his service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected pituitary microadenoma.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete evaluations, including a lack of consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding in-service noise exposure. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU based on the severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including ED, bladder disorder, bowel disorder, neck disability, upper and lower extremity neurological disorders are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, heart disability secondary to hypertension, and erectile dysfunction secondary to hypertension due to insufficient information in the March 2020 VA examination report regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction, as it is unclear whether the Veteran's migraine headaches and/or prescribed medications are causing or aggravating his erectile dysfunction.