Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II (DM) with erectile dysfunction and hypertension is remanded due to the need for additional examinations. An effective date of May 14, 2008, but no earlier, has been granted for the award of service connection for DM.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, heart disability, bladder disability, bowel disability, and erectile dysfunction have been denied as there is no evidence of a direct connection to service. The Board found that the Veteran did not provide sufficient information or competent medical opinions to support these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of his erectile dysfunction, finding that it was not caused or aggravated by any of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension and erectile dysfunction have been granted. Increased ratings for bilateral knee limitations of flexion are also granted.

The Board has dismissed all claims for service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for sensorineural hearing loss, right ear is dismissed.,The petition to reopen the claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted and it is determined that his erectile dysfunction is proximately due to service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right hip disability, lumbar spine disability, and ED. The evidence does not establish a nexus between these conditions and active military service.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as related to service-connected prostate cancer.,The claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety, has been reopened due to new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates have been denied. His bilateral hearing loss claim is not granted, his left testicular torsion status post bilateral orchiopexies with residual scar claim has an effective date of April 7, 2014, his erectile dysfunction claim has an effective date of August 26, 2016, and his SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is granted as of that same date. His rating for erectile dysfunction remains noncompensable.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional medical examinations and records, as well as clarification on jurisdiction over certain conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issue of service connection for cause of death, including addressing the appellant's testimony regarding the Veteran's drinking habits and the onset of his psychiatric disorder. The Board also seeks clarification on the etiology of the Veteran's cirrhosis of the liver and whether PAD can be considered a compensable condition related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for type II diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not show that his diabetes required regulation of activities to avoid hypoglycemic episodes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his psychiatric disorder and heart disease, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the evidence supports a finding of TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Hepatitis B and C due to insufficient information in the previous VA medical opinion. The claim will be further developed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, diabetes mellitus, type II, lung cancer, atrial fibrillation, and erectile dysfunction have been granted.,However, the claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral upper and lower extremity neuropathy on a presumptive basis due to exposure to herbicide agents during Reserve service in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Board has denied service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction (ED), incontinence, and artificial urethral sphincter as there is no evidence of these conditions during or related to active service.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and erectile dysfunction are granted service connection. The low back strain with degenerative joint disease and lumbar disc extrusion at L4-5, neuropathy, and PTSD with major depressive disorder are remanded for further review.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a genitourinary disability, including orchidectomy residuals, erectile dysfunction (ED), hypogonadism, and recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) with urinary incontinence. The evidence supports that these conditions are related to his military service.

Service connection for hypertension is granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, as secondary to service-connected DM, is denied. The issue of service connection for ED is remanded.