Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2023

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and hypertension are granted as secondary to service-connected conditions, with the PACT Act presumption for hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection on appeal are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, heart disorder, headaches, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, visual disorder, skin disorders, and respiratory disorders.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for the Veteran's claimed disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill on the part of VA in providing the medical treatment.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II (DMII), and erectile dysfunction (ED) as claimed due to herbicide exposure. The Veteran's time in Korea was not covered by the legislative presumption of herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, and erectile dysfunction were denied. The Board found no evidence of CFS or rheumatoid arthritis during the pendency of the claim. Service connection was granted for erectile dysfunction as secondary to coronary artery disease.,Special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment from April 2, 2015. The Board found that the criteria for a TDIU were not met.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, gastrointestinal disorder, gastroesophageal disorder (acid reflux), erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea due to new evidence or further examination.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 100 percent, effective November 2, 2017. The Board also granted TDIU based on the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for increased urinary frequency, erectile dysfunction, and hypogonadism. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported symptoms following his return from Iraq in May 2004 and continuous symptoms since then.

The Veteran's service-connected testicular cancer and its metastasis to the retroperitoneum are granted as well as several related conditions. The cause of death is also granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his sleep apnea and hip disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, type II and erectile dysfunction, have been rated. The Board finds that the current evaluations do not accurately reflect the severity of his conditions and remands for further examinations to determine appropriate ratings.

Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is granted.,Service connection for hypertension on a basis other than as pursuant to the PACT Act is granted. Service connection for hypertension under the PACT Act is remanded due to potential prior effective date issues.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity is granted.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity is granted.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is granted.,Service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is granted.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the adjudication of his claims regarding a higher rating for diabetes and a separate disability rating for bilateral retinopathy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted with effective dates of March 7, 2017. The conditions are associated with the service-connected Parkinson's disease.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and a disability manifested by dizziness, including BPPV, due to new evidence presented by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD, CAD, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including bilateral foot, wrist, ankle, knee, groin injury with residual erectile dysfunction, TBI with headaches, lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, and bilateral hearing loss disability, have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability ratings for residuals of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction have been denied. The evidence does not support the assignment of a higher rating for either condition.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for renal carcinoma is remanded and will be reconsidered.