Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2023

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected type II diabetes, hypertension, or prostate cancer. The evidence does not support a finding that the disability is related to in-service exposure to toxins.

The Board has remanded several claims for service connection due to the need to determine the exact nature of the Veteran's active service, including periods of ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA. The Veteran is also requested to provide his complete SSA record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety with depression has been reopened and granted. The claims for service connection for a left eye disorder, peripheral vascular disease of the bilateral lower extremity, bilateral leg orthopedic disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, bilateral knee disorder, back disorder, bilateral foot disorder, arthritis of the shoulders, arthritis of the neck, sinus disorder, right eye disorder (glaucoma and cataract), erectile dysfunction, and heart disorder have been denied.

The Board has remanded several claims for further examination and opinion, including those related to the Veteran's right hip disability, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, reflex dystrophy of the right lower extremity, and myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome with temporomandibular joint syndrome.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II; erectile dysfunction (ED); rheumatic arthritis; hypertension; a bilateral hip disorder; and a right knee disorder. The claims are being remanded to allow for new examinations and opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, renal disease, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and bilateral flatfoot as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected cervical and/or lumbar spine disabilities, achilles tendonitis, and use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

The Board has remanded the cases for issuance of a Statement of Case (SOC) and proper procedural requirements, as the issues have not yet been addressed in an SOC.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for epididymitis, testicular scars, and erectile dysfunction due to new evidence received after the last VA examination in September 2018. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left kidney nephrectomy, hypertension (to include as secondary to left kidney nephrectomy), an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include adjustment disorder, depression, and anxiety) as secondary to left kidney nephrectomy, and erectile dysfunction have all been denied.

The Board has determined that the VA examiner's opinions are inadequate and remands the case for a new examination to address whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to service or caused by his service-connected disabilities, specifically TBI with unspecified depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea, headaches, gastrointestinal disorder, erectile dysfunction, low back disorder, and right ankle disorder. The additional medical evidence must be reviewed by the AOJ.

Service connection for a respiratory disability is granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for left elbow, insomnia (claimed as mental health disorder), and gastrointestinal disorders including posttraumatic stress disorder are denied. A temporary total evaluation due to right elbow surgery is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension and lumbosacral strain due to the need for new VA examinations to assess the current severity of his conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to new evidence being added to the claims file. The Veteran's service connection claims for sleep disorder, memory loss disorder, and erectile dysfunction are still pending.

The Veteran's thoracoabdominal aortic dissection with left common iliac aneurysm and its resulting complications have been granted compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151.,Compensation has also been granted for various lower extremity disorders, including paraparesis and gait disorders, as well as a psychiatric disorder and renal condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, vision problems, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to service connection. The Veteran's high cholesterol is considered a laboratory finding and not a disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant, as none of his conditions qualify under the applicable regulations.

The Board has denied the increased rating claim for erectile dysfunction, but a remand is required to obtain relevant treatment records from Community Care Consult System.

The Veteran's service-connected IBS is granted, and he also receives a 40% rating for his lumbar spine disability due to the PACT Act presumption.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Erectile Dysfunction, and Bilateral Cataracts have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation under the rating criteria.