Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder has caused erectile dysfunction, which is now granted on a secondary basis. The rating for the psychiatric condition remains at 70 percent since it does not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes cavus and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's headaches are considered in equipoise with service connection, while his erectile dysfunction is also considered in equipoise.,Service connection was granted for the Veteran's bilateral pes cavus and bilateral plantar fasciitis based on direct evidence showing these conditions were incurred during active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for left and right knee disabilities, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction should be remanded due to procedural errors in obtaining relevant medical records and providing opinions on service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied as there is no medical evidence linking his current symptoms to any in-service incident or disability.,For the scar of the right big toe, associated with hallux rigidus with degenerative arthritis, a compensable rating is denied as the scar does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as well as his claim for an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for erectile dysfunction due to his already compensated loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence does not support a nexus between the condition and service or any related conditions. The Veteran's disability is attributed to his prostate cancer, which was not service-connected.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, finding insufficient evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during service. The Veteran's claims were not granted as his assertions regarding exposure are speculative.,Service connection was also denied for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus due to the absence of a service-connected primary disability.

The Veteran's claim for an initial, compensable disability rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction (ED) is being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records from the Albany, Georgia VAMC and other relevant facilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a completed Supplemental Claim that superseded his initial appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeals as all claims were related to a deceased Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension, to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD, is remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.,The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and chronic fatigue syndrome, all to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD, are not warranted based on the submitted evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to failure to obtain complete private and VA medical records, as well as for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to the September 2014 transurethral resection of the prostate.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is proximately caused by medication taken for service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and migraine headaches are related to toxic exposure risk activity during service, including burn pits and hazardous materials.,Service connection for migraine headaches as secondary to service-connected tinnitus and/or PTSD is remanded due to a lack of an addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including back disability, erectile dysfunction, left-hand disability, right knee strain, and left knee strain have been granted. Tinnitus has also been granted as a separate condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, GERD, and a heart condition due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's PTSD and sleep disorder claims are denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for further development.,No specific effective date is assigned as all issues have been remanded.

The Board remands the claim for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, considering both direct service connection and secondary service connection theories.

The Board has restored service connection for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, right foot peripheral neuropathy, and left foot peripheral neuropathy. Service connection for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is also granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's home modifications and equipment purchases are necessary to enable him to function more independently in his family and community without assistance, or with a reduced level of assistance.,However, additional equipment purchases and/or home modifications, such as an overhead cover for a wheelchair lift at the front of the home, a cover over the front walk, installation of a central air conditioning system, an addition to the home to include installation of a new bathroom downstairs, extension of the rear of the main bedroom to create space for a walk-in closet and a work-out room on the floor below; and creating access to an existing outdoor kitchen located near the pool area, are not necessary.,The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not necessitate these additional modifications.