Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not support a finding that an earlier effective date prior to November 29, 2018 is warranted.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the Notice of Disagreement (NOD) did not identify a specific decision or issue with which he disagreed. The NOD was filed in October 2021, but there is no January 2021 rating decision that the Veteran could have appealed.

The Veteran's depression is granted as secondary to his service-connected back disability.,The Veteran's ED is granted as secondary to his service-connected depression and the medications used to treat it.

The Veteran's entitlement to an effective date of April 17, 2009, for the awards of service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD/MST and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was granted with an effective date of October 28, 2020. Additionally, his SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ was also granted with the same effective date.,An initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were granted. Erectile dysfunction, tinnitus, and diabetes mellitus, type II are all granted due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act. Prostate cancer is also granted due to herbicide exposure. Service connection for hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities (secondary to diabetes) was denied.

The Veteran's total disability rating due to service-connected disabilities was granted prior to May 19, 2021. From May 19, 2021, the issue of TDIU is moot as his combined disability rating reached 100%.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he does not meet the criteria for this benefit.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy, have prevented him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment since August 25, 2019. The Board has determined that the criteria for a TDIU are met.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at 50 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The left shoulder and right shoulder disabilities remain at 20 percent each. Other conditions have been addressed or denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to toxic substances during service and the relationship between his current disabilities and such exposures.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to July 30, 2021, for the increased evaluation of 60 percent disabling for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for GERD was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) secondary to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date prior to July 14, 2021, for his grant of service connection for PTSD with bipolar disorder. The Board also found that a remand is necessary for the Veteran's claim of erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, but his claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis, psychiatric disability, lumbago, erectile dysfunction, URI, and headaches are denied.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of May 31, 2016 for the increased evaluation of 70% for PTSD and TDIU due to service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's symptoms have been reflective of a 70% rating throughout the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and diabetic nephropathy was denied.,The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied.,The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of erectile dysfunction and nephropathy was granted, but not due to the diabetes itself.,SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ was assigned an effective date of January 29, 2009.,The Veteran's hypertension did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.,Chronic kidney disease did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.,TDIU and eligibility to DEA under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 were granted effective January 27, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on loss of use of creative organ was denied as there is no provision allowing an earlier effective date.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions including contact dermatitis, erectile dysfunction, hypersomnolence, insomnia (also claimed as anxiety, depression, social adjustment disorder, and short-term memory loss with lack of concentration), incontinence, prostate condition, numbness of left side of face, and allergic rhinitis due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it began during active duty and is related to his military service.