Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2023

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for residuals of TBI and remanded the issues of service connection for neuropathy of the left lower extremity, neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and erectile dysfunction (secondary to PTSD).

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral hip disability, prostate condition, erectile dysfunction (ED), and sinusitis. The Veteran's claims were not related to active service or any service-connected disabilities.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis of sinusitis in the medical records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lower back disorder and erectile dysfunction due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating increases have been dismissed due to his request to withdraw the appeals.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the other issues due to insufficient evidence or lack of VA examination.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for pulmonary arterial hypertension. The issues of service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea secondary to asthma and/or psychiatric disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded several claims for increased ratings, including those for diabetes mellitus type II with hypertension and erectile dysfunction, PTSD, diabetic neuropathy of the left upper and lower extremities, and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also pending.

The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and erectile dysfunction, secondary to hypertension is being remanded due to the need for new VA opinions. The claims are currently pending.

The Board dismissed the appeals for right and left lower extremity neuropathy, right hand condition, and left hand condition. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, respiratory disability, right wrist condition, and left wrist condition were granted service connection. The appeal for erectile dysfunction is being remanded.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at the maximum available rating of 40 percent, and there is no evidence of active malignancy or renal dysfunction. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.,Erectile dysfunction is already rated at its maximum of 0 percent, with no additional impairment found. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.,Hypertension is currently rated at the minimum available rating of 10 percent and there is no evidence of diastolic or systolic pressures meeting the thresholds required for higher ratings under Code 7101. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's prostatectomy scar, which developed into a keloid, is rated at its minimum available rating of 0 percent due to its small size (4 square centimeters). The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Board dismissed all appeals for effective dates earlier than August 30, 2021, for various service connection and disability rating claims.

The Veteran's service connection for CAD/ischemic heart/bypass, diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and hypertension, scar measuring 38.0 x 0.1cm, diabetic nephropathy, and major depressive disorder has been granted effective October 8, 2016.,An earlier effective date is not warranted as the Veteran did not file a claim prior to this date.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his service connection claims for low back and neck disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and whether his service-connected conditions caused or aggravated it. The case is returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and tinnitus are granted as secondary to service-connected conditions.,OSA is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to the Veteran's service-connected disability, including potential TERA exposure.

The claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities, left and right hand disabilities, neck disability, right ring finger disability, and throat disability have been dismissed.,New evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the claims for service connection for low back disability, left leg disability, right leg disability, erectile dysfunction, left knee disability, and right knee disability.

The Board has determined that there are insufficient records to make a determination on the service connection claims for various disabilities. The Veteran's exposure history and prior service need further clarification, as well as additional medical opinions regarding peripheral artery disease and neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeal for increased SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p) and higher rate of SMC based on the need for a higher level of aid and attendance under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2) is denied due to lack of eligibility for compensation at the maximum rate or intermediate rate authorized.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for an addendum VA medical opinion regarding his prostate cancer and subsequent treatment, including erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 14, 2017.