Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2023

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease and hypertension, based on the opinion that these conditions contribute to or cause the erectile dysfunction.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and whether it is related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's left knee disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected right knee disabilities. The claims for erectile dysfunction, increased ratings for lumbar spine disability and other issues are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and the need for additional evidence. The Veteran's service-connected conditions are considered, but his lay statements regarding needing aid and attendance are also taken into account.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and SMC have been remanded due to the submission of a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) under the legacy system, which has now been accepted by the Board.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and will need an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic kidney disease stage 3 with renal mass and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to the VA's failure to verify his exposure to asbestos, ionizing radiation, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBS), and obtain necessary medical opinions.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as he did not establish entitlement to a combined rating of at least 70% for his service-connected disabilities prior to February 26, 2020.,The DEA claim was also denied due to the denial of the TDIU claim and the effective date assigned for the TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional examinations and opinions to address whether his claimed disabilities are related to service, particularly given his in-service exposures and symptoms.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a left kidney disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, and right knee disability have been dismissed.,New and material evidence has been presented to reopen claims of service connection for a lumbar spine disability, erectile dysfunction, and psychiatric disability.

The claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded, and the claim of a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis is also remanded. The claims of entitlement to service connection for ED and PTSD are also remanded.,The Veteran's claim for a disability rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction remains pending and requires additional VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is also granted, with a rating of 10 percent.

The Veteran's increased rating for left foot metatarsalgia is denied. A 10 percent disability rating for TBI residuals from July 13, 2010 is granted. Service connection for post-concussive disorder is granted. The case is remanded to determine if service connection should be granted for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.

The claims for service connection of various conditions are being remanded due to the failure to provide proper notice and assistance prior to the April 2020 rating decision.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to service-connected hypertension. The left hand disability issue is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for the claimed conditions, finding that there was no evidence of herbicide agent exposure and that the Veteran's conditions were not related to his military service.

The Board has granted a separate 10 percent rating for right ankle instability and left ankle instability, effective December 29, 2022. The Veteran's bilateral Achilles tendinopathy with forefoot callouses associated with Type 2 diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is rated as secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and denied an initial compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction. The claim of increased disability rating for diabetes mellitus was not addressed as it is a separate issue.