Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2023

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for TBI, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD, anxiety, MDD, and alcohol/drug abuse), a sleep disorder (insomnia), acid reflux, and erectile dysfunction (ED).,The appellant's current diagnoses do not meet the criteria for service connection as his bilateral hearing loss does not meet VA's definition of a disability.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a cervical spine disorder and initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, as well as an effective date prior to June 9, 2016, for the award of service connection for erectile dysfunction.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is based on it being secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, but denied service connection for deterioration of the joints in the feet, enlarged prostate, brittle nails, and loss of feeling in fingers of the left hand as these conditions are not found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected idiopathic angioedema.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder, erectile dysfunction, bladder disorder, and surgical scarring of the back.,There was no evidence of an in-service injury or chronic symptoms related to these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 100 percent evaluation, and he is also awarded SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities. The issue of TDIU is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted on a secondary basis due to his service-connected back disability. The Board finds that the evidence supports the conclusion that the Veteran's hypertension is caused by his service-connected back disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and ED have been granted under the PACT Act of 2022. The effective date is January 31, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, as the requirement for such is attributed to non-service-connected back pain. As a result, special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a low back disability has been granted. The remaining issues on appeal, including those related to bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus with atrial fibrillation and erectile dysfunction, lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, SMC based on the loss of use of a creative organ, and TDIU prior to February 24, 2021, are remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion and a failure to address the theory of aggravation in the decision. The Veteran's ED is being reviewed for causation, proximate cause, and aggravation by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, recurrent hemorrhoids, a recurrent bilateral eye disability (glaucoma and cataracts), a recurrent disability manifested by hair loss, a dental disability (rotten teeth), hypertension, erectile dysfunction, a recurrent lower extremity disability (tendinitis), and bilateral hearing loss. These claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection for lumbar spine disability and neck disability. The Veteran's PTSD remains at a 70% rating since September 5, 2017. Tinnitus is not rated higher than the current 10% due to lack of separate evaluations for each ear.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, prostate cancer (due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune), erectile dysfunction, and overactive bladder. The claims are being remanded due to a lack of current evidence supporting these conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for a compensable rating for residuals of right hand fracture, service connection for diverticulitis, and service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and right knee disability due to insufficient medical opinions addressing secondary service connection. The RO is requested to obtain additional VA treatment records, resubmit a buddy statement from J.F., and provide addendum VA medical opinions on the etiology of these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate VA examinations regarding the Veteran's urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his reported exposure to radiation during military service at U.S. Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, Virginia.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of increased evaluations for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and SMC for loss of creative organ.

The Veteran's claims for loss of bladder control, loss of bowel control, and erectile dysfunction were denied as the evidence did not show that VA treatment caused these conditions.,VA treatment was found to be appropriate and within standard practice, with informed consent provided.

The Board has remanded multiple claims for service connection due to the need for additional evidence and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.