Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for erectile dysfunction was denied because the evidence did not establish that his prostate surgery caused his erectile dysfunction, and there were no findings of negligence or lack of informed consent.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, sinusitis, and bilateral flatfoot due to incomplete military service records.,For the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and erectile dysfunction, the Veteran's contentions are not supported by the evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depressive disorder has been granted. The claims for heart condition, upper and lower bowel condition, GERD, and ED have not met the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance and housebound status due to a lack of adequate medical opinions addressing the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for type 2 diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and bilateral cataracts was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show that his diabetes mellitus met the criteria for a higher rating, as it did not require insulin or regulation of activities.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus were received within one year of the PACT Act's effective date (August 10, 2022), allowing an effective date of August 10, 2022.,The grants of service connection for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, right lower extremity, and erectile dysfunction were granted on a secondary basis to diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer, respectively. As such, they have an effective date of August 10, 2022.

The Veteran is entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities.,However, the Veteran does not meet the criteria for SMC by reason of being housebound as he does not have a single disability rated 100% disabling with other service-connected independently ratable at 60%, or be permanently housebound by reason of service-connected disability or disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and right ear hearing loss as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a penile disability and right wrist disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and clarifying exposure history.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of February 3, 2006 for the grant of service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and corresponding Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k) for loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's claims for hypercholesterolemia and multiple myeloma have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,For the remaining conditions, the Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete development of evidence and the need for an updated dose estimate based on new research. The erectile dysfunction claim is also remanded for a more definitive opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not cause the need for regular aid and attendance (A&A). The Board finds that SMC is not warranted.

The Board denied service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The cervical spine, lumbar spine, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and foot disorders are all considered to be in the 'unknown' status as they have not been addressed yet.,Further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case to consider the claim for additional dependency compensation as the Veteran's spouse, which is separate from the service connection claims for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Erectile Dysfunction is caused by his service-connected Right Shoulder Disability and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected epididymitis right testicle with erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hypertrophy post Urolift is denied a compensable rating, while his increased SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of acquired psychiatric disorders and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The claim for increased rating for the service-connected status post small bowel resection and history of peptic ulcer, GERD, remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches/migraines and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for rhinitis is granted, while the claims for sinusitis, myopia, cervical spine disability with arthritis, erectile dysfunction, left ankle sprain and Achilles tendon disability, left shoulder sprain, right shoulder sprain, pulled groin, left knee strain, right knee strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right ankle sprain and Achilles tendon disability, left carpal tunnel disability, right carpal tunnel disability, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage), left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage), and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage) are denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is also denied.