Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including ED, bilateral hearing loss, and peripheral neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities, were denied. The Board found no evidence of a penile deformity or other qualifying condition to warrant a compensable rating for ED. For bilateral hearing loss, the Board determined that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a greater than 10 percent rating from January 27, 2022 to April 9, 2022 and was denied a compensable rating thereafter.

The Veteran's lumbosacral degenerative disc disease with disc protrusions, status post microdiscectomy and hemilaminectomy is rated at 40 percent since April 18, 2022. The appeal for higher ratings remains pending as the issues of service connection for urinary disability and erectile dysfunction secondary to his service-connected back disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to determine if the Veteran's radiculopathy, cervical spine disability, erectile dysfunction, right knee disability, and left hip disability are related to service or any other relevant factors.

The Veteran's claim for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an August 2021 rating decision was dismissed as the appellant no longer wished to pursue the appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy, erectile dysfunction, and deep vein thrombosis of the right leg due to inadequate medical opinions and failure to consider all theories reasonably raised by the record.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various conditions are being remanded due to a failure to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to various disabilities, including tinnitus, shoulder and knee conditions, vertigo, migraines, GERD, ED, and hearing loss. The Board has remanded these issues for further development.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for several disabilities that are secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various conditions are being remanded due to a failure to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance due to his ability to perform daily living tasks independently, with occasional assistance.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease. Additionally, the Veteran's loss of use of a creative organ due to aggravated erectile dysfunction is also granted for special monthly compensation.

The Board dismissed all appeals due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide a VA examination, and the Veteran's erectile dysfunction may be related to his military service including toxic exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for left hip disability and increased rating for a scar of the left upper extremity has been withdrawn.,Service connection for sinus condition, OSA, and acquired mental health condition including PTSD have been denied. The Veteran is granted an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss but not higher than 50 percent for his acquired mental health condition.,The Veteran's right knee and left knee scars are rated at 20 percent each, with no higher ratings due to lack of chronic residuals. Service connection for heart condition, erectile dysfunction, skin condition (trichophytosis/eczema/fungus), and TDIU is remanded.,Service connection for a heart condition, erectile dysfunction, skin condition, left shoulder rotator cuff tear, right shoulder degenerative arthritis and tear of subscapularis, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities are also remanded.

The Veteran withdrew the issue of an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction before a decision was made.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, stroke residuals, GERD, and erectile dysfunction. The cases are remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has denied a higher rating as there are no indications that the condition requires regulation of activities or necessitates hospitalization.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to a duty to assist error. A new opinion is needed to assess the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities on his employment.

The Veteran's initial rating for his right and left knee disabilities, cervical spine disability, erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer residuals have been denied. The appeal is remanded for further consideration of service connection for PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, loss of a testicle (secondary to testicular cancer), and erectile dysfunction (secondary to loss of a testicle) due to exposure to fire extinguishing foam during active duty.