Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service connection claims for congestive heart failure, aortic aneurysm with dissection, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction secondary to prostate cancer are being remanded due to the need for additional development related to toxic exposure during service. The PACT Act requires VA to obtain medical opinions regarding potential links between these disabilities and in-service exposures.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities prior to September 23, 2019 is denied as the evidence does not demonstrate he was unemployed or marginally employed due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient notice and clarification of reasons for denial, as well as legal adequacy issues. The Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits will be reconsidered under appropriate criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted his TDIU claim from January 30, 2012 onward.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction as it is not directly related to service and the Veteran's diabetes, which is currently not service connected.

The Board denied service connection for Erectile Dysfunction, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between the condition and active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring clarification of the March 2020 VA medical opinion and potential need for an in-person examination.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for additional dependency compensation for his spouse was denied because he did not submit the required application form within one year of notifying VA of his dependent spouse's existence.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitated his need for regular aid and assistance of another individual, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and heart problems. The issues of service connection for a psychiatric disability, erectile dysfunction, and low back disability are remanded.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of service connection for a right ankle disorder was granted. Service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, and neurological disorders were also granted. The rating for back disability is set at 20 percent effective April 11, 2009.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected disabilities, particularly his lumbar and cervical spine disabilities. The claim for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ remains pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease and that it is not related to a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The issues of prostate, erectile dysfunction, GERD, GI ulcer, and sleep condition are related to the Veteran's in-service stressors or symptoms.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed for the vision disability issue. The claims of service connection for tinnitus, left knee disability, erectile dysfunction (secondary), obstructive sleep apnea (secondary), fatigue disorder (Gulf War service), nasal condition, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, gastrointestinal condition (due to Gulf War service), and headaches are all remanded due to the need for additional examinations or opinions.

The Board denied service connection for Erectile Dysfunction as there was no evidence to support a nexus between the condition and service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased evaluations and service connection for several conditions, including right ear hearing loss, migraines, and other issues.,The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of right ear hearing loss or migraine headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and back conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and erectile dysfunction due to a duty to assist error. The AOJ must obtain a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.