Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2023

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for erectile dysfunction and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, finding no legal basis to grant such requests.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected chronic prostatitis.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, finding no evidence of herbicide exposure or direct service connection.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, skin cancer, brain cancer, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient information regarding exposure to toxins or asbestos. The VA will need to verify if the Veteran was exposed to these substances during his service aboard USS Sierra and US Naval Facility Eleuthera, Bahamas from 1968 to 1972.

The appeal of service connection for neuropathy has been dismissed. The issue of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction is denied as the evidence does not show the presence of a penile deformity, which would be required for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim is being considered, as well as his left knee disability claim.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated as 50 percent disabling, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Diabetes mellitus type II is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, which meets the criteria for one or more daily injections of insulin and restricted diet.,Right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is currently rated as 30 percent disabling, meeting the criteria for moderate incomplete paralysis of a major extremity.,Left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, meeting the criteria for moderate incomplete paralysis of a minor extremity.,Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, meeting the criteria for moderate incomplete paralysis.,Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, meeting the criteria for moderate incomplete paralysis.,Erectile dysfunction is not compensably disabling.,Hypothyroidism is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Sebaceous cyst of the thoracic area is not compensably disabling.,Hiatal hernia (previously rated as a chronic digestive condition) is currently rated as 30 percent disabling.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of various conditions is being remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective November 3, 2015.,A higher rating for PTSD is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD), and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete development of records and insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development and need for clarification of opinions regarding service connection for OSA as secondary to various service-connected disabilities, including diabetes.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims have been dismissed due to the grant of maximum schedular rating for headaches. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and related peripheral neuropathies are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service. Service connection is also granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder secondary to service-connected disabilities and erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Board has denied service connection for memory loss, developmental learning disability, erectile dysfunction, and traumatic brain injury due to a lack of evidence supporting these claims.

The Veteran's prostate disability claim has been denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition, and it is not related to service or a service-connected disability.,The cervical spine degenerative joint disease claim is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its relationship to service.,The right wrist disability claim is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its relationship to service.,The right ring finger disability claim is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its relationship to service.

The Board has determined that additional records are needed to fully assess the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical records from St. Francis Medical Center and a full copy of the informed consent document for the February 2014 prostate biopsy procedure. The Board also requests an addendum opinion to determine if there was additional disability resulting from VA treatment and whether such disability was caused by fault on the part of VA.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for various conditions was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.,The Veteran is granted service connection for sleep apnea, which is etiologically related to his service-connected Parkinson's disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions, including arteriosclerotic heart disease, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction (ED), and frequent urination, have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to September 16, 2019. As a result, the claim for TDIU is granted.