Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2022

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for higher disability ratings in several conditions, including voiding and erectile dysfunction, allergic rhinitis, hypogeusia, sinusitis, sinus headache, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and lung cancer are granted as service connection is established due to presumed exposure to herbicides in Vietnam.,Service connection for voiding dysfunction, erectile dysfunction (ED), and sleep apnea are also granted as these conditions are found to be secondary to the service-connected prostate cancer.

The Veteran was granted service connection for multiple conditions related to his service-connected Parkinson's disease, including erectile dysfunction, balance impairment, speech impairment, tremors in the upper and lower extremities, muscle stiffness, depression, cognitive impairment, complete loss of smell, constipation, and fine motor skills impairment.,A 10 percent rating was granted for moderate incomplete paralysis due to Parkinson's disease.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes, bleeding of the eyes, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and psoriasis due to unclear exposure history and pending development. The Veteran's service connection claims are being remanded as they may be related to his active duty service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee and left knee disabilities, both found to be secondary to his service-connected right foot metatarsalgia with 5th MTPJ pain. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for shingles and remanded the claims for Parkinson's disease, loss of sense of smell, overactive bladder, and erectile dysfunction due to in-service exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied. The Board also found that the Veteran is not entitled to TDIU prior to May 9, 2012 and earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on housebound criteria being met before May 23, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for both hypertension and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes. The decision is based on medical opinions linking these conditions to the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange during his military service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral pes planus, right and left ankle arthritis, lower back arthritis, cervical spine disorder, right hip condition, left hip condition, major depression, right leg radiculopathy, right arm radiculopathy, erectile dysfunction (ED), left knee replacement, and right knee disability. The denial is based on the conclusion that these conditions did not pre-exist service or were not aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, right and left ankle disorders, right and left hip disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is granted as service connected due to herbicide exposure. The Board finds the evidence at least in equipoise that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and diabetic peripheral neuropathy are related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD. The issues of entitlement to a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD) are currently pending.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral lung disability, to include COPD and carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity. The Veteran's claim for bilateral eye disability, headaches, left cubital tunnel syndrome, GERD, and erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to incomplete medical opinions.,Service connection cannot be granted as there is no evidence of a current disability in service records or subsequent treatment records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.,Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ is granted based on the Veteran's diagnosed erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal, indicating satisfaction with his current award.

The Board has denied service connection for headaches, a neurological disorder of the right upper extremity, and OSA. The claim for ED is being remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection for ED will be further evaluated as it was not determined if there is a relationship between the condition and any service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities (claimed as sciatic nerve condition), diabetic retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left knee condition. The decision is based on evidence showing that obesity, a result of the service-connected left knee condition, contributed to the development of diabetes mellitus type II, which in turn caused or aggravated the other conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD due to the lack of a current diagnosis separate from the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding OSA and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, and additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone require the need for aid and attendance.