Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for Alzheimer's disease, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion.,The effective dates for service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities and erectile dysfunction have been set at August 10, 2022.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed from the Veteran to support his claims for service connection and effective date determinations. The claims are being remanded to allow VA to obtain relevant medical records.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his lumbosacral spine disability and TDIU prior to April 25, 2017 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and potential errors in the initial decision. The Veteran's Air Force Reserve service personnel records need to be obtained, along with any outstanding service medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a grant of service connection for left leg disability, erectile dysfunction, vertigo, or radiculopathy of the right lower extremity.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss is denied a compensable rating. Service connection for PTSD, anxiety disorder, pelvis cancer, spinal cancer, prostate cancer, hepatitis C, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, ED, and liver condition are all denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for tinnitus and erectile dysfunction. The claims are currently pending.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of June 11, 2020 for the award of service connection for Parkinson's disease and its associated complications.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to inadequate medical opinions on a direct theory of entitlement. The AOJ is required to obtain adequate medical opinions addressing these issues.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction (ED) is granted service connection effective September 5, 2017. The effective date for the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ is also set to this date.

The Board has denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus type II, right toe disability, right shoulder strain, and hypertension. The Veteran's right toe disability was granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of a VA examination addressing the relationship between the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and his service-connected degenerative disc disease with arthritis of the lumbar spine, as well as the relationship between his GERD and his various service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the erectile and prostate disorder, particularly in relation to service-connected conditions like heart disability and diabetes.

The Board has granted service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis, a left wrist condition, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected back disability.,The decision also grants service connection for these conditions based on their onset during active duty.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of April 29, 2002 for the grant of service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's claims were previously denied in January 2003 due to lack of evidence of herbicide exposure during his service in Thailand.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that there is no current diagnosis of the condition and thus not meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's ED is aggravated by his service-connected bilateral pes planus and/or hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and his service, as well as the potential aggravation by a service-connected TBI. The RO is instructed to obtain new medical opinions addressing these issues.

The Veteran's ED and GERD are found to be secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).,Migraine headaches, including those associated with sleep apnea, have been granted an increased rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, a left arm tremor, tick bites on the lower legs, asthma, hypertension, and sleep apnea have been denied. The Board has found that there is no evidence of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence of these conditions.