Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of adequate examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's ED and his service-connected psychiatric disorder, as well as any prescribed medications.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and hypogonadism as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ were denied, with no effective date prior to January 3, 2022.

The Board has remanded the claims for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's left and right knee replacements, as well as any diagnosed right shoulder disability. The other issues remain denied due to lack of service connection.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further development, including verification of his duty status during the relevant time period and an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of his bilateral foot disorder.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is related to ionizing radiation during his active service.,His erectile dysfunction (ED) is proximately due to his prostate cancer, and he qualifies for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.,His bladder cancer is also proximately due to his prostate cancer.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for prostate cancer residuals and the award of special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ are granted with an effective date of November 30, 2016.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disability, tension headaches, and erectile dysfunction must be remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The increased rating claim for PTSD is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error involving VA treatment records from the University of Colorado Health Internal Medicine Clinic in Printers Park.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was denied as there is no evidence that he requires regular assistance from another person due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction as there is no confirmed diagnosis of the condition.

The Veteran's appeals for ratings and special monthly compensation for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and loss of use of a creative organ have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury and PTSD, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board finds it at least as likely as not that the Veteran is in need of such assistance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction, finding that it is caused by his service-connected low back and psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities, including whether they are related to service or toxic exposure. The issues have not been fully adjudicated yet.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in obtaining relevant records and conducting necessary examinations. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical evidence, including SSA disability benefits records, and undergo VA examinations for his claimed conditions.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, finding that there is no evidence of penile deformity and stable symptoms throughout the appeal period.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of evidence supporting his allegations of disabilities, with some issues being remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the claims for migraine headaches and erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to service-connected conditions due to inadequate etiology opinions. The appellant's current diagnoses of these conditions are being reviewed with new VA medical opinions.

The Board has found a duty to assist error in the May 2021 VA opinion regarding service connection and secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction. The case is being remanded for further examination and an adequate medical opinion.