Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2023

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not result in total occupational and social impairment, resulting in a denial of a rating in excess of 70 percent. From May 16, 2019 to October 1, 2021, the issue of TDIU was moot as he had a maximum schedular rating (100%). From October 1, 2021 onwards, TDIU was denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the severity of his right knee, left knee, and cervical spine conditions, as well as to determine if he has erectile dysfunction related to service or toxic exposure.

The Veteran's claims for ED and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ were denied as the earliest effective date provided by law is January 22, 2016.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for dizziness and a blood disorder are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer due to potential exposure to Agent Orange during military service. The PACT Act requires a VA examination if there is evidence of participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA).

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2. The claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within one year of separation from service. The disability is not otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran's eczema, tinea versicolor and tinea pedis does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent under either the pre-2018 or post-2018 rating criteria. The appeal is remanded to determine if there are any additional factors that may warrant an increased rating.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left leg radiculopathy is granted effective September 25, 2018. The Board also remanded several other issues including service connection and increased ratings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and verification of stressors.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure compliance with previous remand directives and proper development for the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran needs regular aid and attendance or housebound status based on his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran will need a new VA examination to determine these requirements.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, including whether it is related to his service or secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, visual disorder, diverticulitis, liver disorder, and gout due to incomplete development. The Veteran's service records do not indicate exposure to herbicides or pesticides at Fort McClellan.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities from March 19, 2020. The evidence shows that he was unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation because of his headaches, diabetes, and other disabilities.

The Veteran's right shoulder condition is granted as secondary to his service-connected cervical spine disability. The issues of entitlement for the right hip condition, lumbar strain, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a prostate condition due to inadequate VA opinions. The cases are being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for cause of death, finding that the Veteran's service-connected conditions did not contribute to his death. The Board noted that liver failure was caused by reactivation of hepatitis B due to medications used for non-service-connected rheumatic arthritis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates were denied. The rating for the back disability was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to January 21, 2020, and thereafter. Other claims for increased ratings or earlier effective dates were also denied.

The Board has determined that new evidence has been submitted and the claims for service connection must be remanded to allow for further review by the AOJ.

The Veteran's appeals for effective dates prior to August 4, 2014 for service connection of diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed.,An effective date prior to August 4, 2014 for the award of a 20 percent rating for prostatitis is denied.,A rating in excess of 20 percent for prostatitis has not been granted.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been remanded.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a TDIU have also been remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities due to presumed exposure to herbicides during active duty in Thailand.