Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to require regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

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

The Board has granted an initial compensable rating of 10 percent for hypertension, but the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to service-connected hypertension is remanded.

The Board has remanded four issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including lumbar strain, migraines, right fifth digit injury, and penis condition (including erectile dysfunction). The reasons for remand include inadequate medical opinions and missing private treatment records.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities and/or medication.,The Veteran's loss of use of a creative organ is granted based on service-connected disabilities.,Service connection for GERD is granted, but the effective date is denied due to lack of prior claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), an undiagnosed illness, and erectile dysfunction (ED) due to inadequate opinions in the February 2014 VA examination reports. The Veteran is presumed exposed to toxic exposure during his service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his claims of erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and skin condition. The muscle and joint pain claim remains denied as there is no diagnosed chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to total disability for individual unemployability (TDIU) due to conflicting assertions regarding whether the Veteran requires more time to submit a VA Form 21-8940 and whether it is required at all. Further, a retrospective VA opinion must be obtained that provides an analysis of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities on his employability since June 2000.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for erectile dysfunction and hypertension have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, as there was no physical deformity of the penis. For hypertension, the evidence showed predominantly diastolic pressure at 100 or more requiring continuous medication, corresponding to a 10% rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to the need for further evidentiary development, including a VA examination. The Veteran's diabetes and hypothyroidism are being considered based on his exposure to chemicals during service, even if not herbicide agents as defined by regulation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to new evidence received and incomplete records from his service.

The Board has remanded the claims for low back disability, left and right lower extremity neurological disabilities, tremors affecting hands, and erectile dysfunction due to in-service exposure during Hurricane Beulah cleanup efforts. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding service connection and potential toxic exposures.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of erectile dysfunction is denied.,The criteria for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ (SMC LOU) are not met.,The criteria for an effective date of September 22, 2018, but no earlier, for the grant of service connection for hypothyroidism are met.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of discussion on aggravation in the September 2021 DBQ and an unclear timeline for the onset of erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding no evidence linking it to his military service.,The Board also denied reopening of the Veteran's claims for cervical spine and seizures, as new relevant evidence was not provided.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is not rated higher than 20 percent, left knee condition, bilateral eye condition, and prostate condition are all being reviewed.

The Board has denied service connection for low back, right leg, left leg, and erectile dysfunction disabilities. The claims of service connection for schizophrenia and PTSD are remanded due to the lack of relevant private treatment records.,Further development is needed regarding the Veteran's claim of a right arm disability.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for migraines and erectile dysfunction due to a lack of a VA examination, which is necessary to determine if these conditions are related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood was denied. The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected adjustment disorder.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was received after the March 2019 Statement of the Case and remands the case for readjudication, including consideration of this new evidence.