Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric condition, based on a positive medical nexus opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS, erectile dysfunction, bilateral flat feet, plantar fasciitis, and frost bite are dismissed. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to the PACT Act requirements.

The Veteran's GERD and erectile dysfunction claims are being remanded for further review.,An effective date prior to October 24, 2019, for the award of service connection for GERD is denied.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, which resulted in loss of erectile power as a result of his service-connected condition, is granted a 20 percent rating for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused by his service-connected lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and bilateral knee osteoarthritis, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the claim. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance is remanded, as well as a reasonably raised claim for temporary total disability rating due to lumbar spine surgery. The AOJ will conduct further evaluations and adjudications.

The Board has granted service connection for urinary disability secondary to obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted with effective dates of August 27, 2010.,All other claims were denied or remanded.

The appeal for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim during a Board hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed as they were already addressed in a September 2024 Board decision.

The Board has denied a higher rating for the Veteran's retained shrapnel, s/p neck wound. The claims for service connection for ED and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction, diverticulosis, and hemorrhoids due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is presumed to have caused or aggravated his erectile dysfunction.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the October 2022 rating decision on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, urinary incontinence as secondary to prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer. The decision is based on the presumption of exposure to herbicide agents during service at U-Tapao RTAFB, Thailand.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for a buttocks scar, post cyst removal is dismissed. The claims for service connection of migraine headaches in the period prior to April 27, 2020, ED, right arm rheumatoid arthritis, and left arm rheumatoid arthritis are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for left knee disability, diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings for type II diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, as well as for an effective date prior to June 28, 2017, for service connection of tension headaches.

The Veteran's loss of use of a creative organ and acquired psychiatric disability, including insomnia, depression, and anxiety, are granted as service-connected. However, the rating for his acquired psychiatric disability remains at 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, specifically regarding examinations and opinions related to his claimed conditions.