Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for urinary incontinence as secondary to his service-connected left lower extremity radiculopathy and/or degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine was denied. The Board found new evidence relevant but did not grant the claim.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD medications was granted, with the Board finding that the medications aggravated his ED.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected conditions and if it is aggravated by those conditions or medications taken for them.

The Board has granted service connection for tension headaches and hypertension, effective August 10, 2022. The initial disability ratings for prostate cancer, ED, left side speech changes, right side speech changes, stooped posture left side, stooped posture right side, loss of automatic movements on the left side, and loss of automatic movements on the right side have been granted.,The Board denied requests for earlier effective dates for various conditions. The claim for service connection for cardiac stenosis was also granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal. No one has requested substitution for the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, left hip disability, and right hip disability were denied due to lack of new and relevant evidence.,Claims for service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted based on the submission of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal due to satisfaction with current evaluations.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence is approximately evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's condition had its onset during his active duty service. The decision concludes in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, erectile dysfunction, and right varicocele were denied. The Board found that an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for PTSD is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip disorder and erectile dysfunction due to the lack of adequate etiology opinions in the original decision. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to address his theories of direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in rating or service connection for any of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause him to require regular aid and attendance, nor was he permanently housebound due to his service-connected conditions. Therefore, the claim for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance is denied.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are not compensable due to less frequent attacks. Service connection for adjustment disorder is granted, with the death of a friend during service being considered as causative.,Service connection for chronic adjustment disorder is granted based on evidence that the death of a friend caused symptoms. No current disability for sleep apnea has been established, and no VA examination was provided to determine this condition.,The Veteran's bilateral shoulder strain, ankle strain, erectile dysfunction, and groin pain are remanded as there were no medical opinions regarding their etiology or nature.,Service connection for left shoulder strain is remanded due to lack of a nexus opinion from the May 2022 VA examination.,Service connection for right shoulder strain is remanded due to lack of a nexus opinion from the May 2022 VA examination.,Service connection for bilateral ankle strain is remanded due to lack of a nexus opinion from the May 2022 VA examination.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction and groin pain are remanded due to lack of a nexus opinion from the May 2022 VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and coronary artery disease. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board denied service connection for rhinitis and sinusitis, as there is no persuasive evidence of these conditions during or near the pendency of the claim.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus. The Veteran reported that this condition began in service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain a VA examination for his erectile dysfunction, as the previous examination was ambiguous regarding the presence of penis deformity. The prostate cancer residuals are rated at 60 percent and the anterior thoracic scars remain noncompensable.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service connected. The claim for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for service connection for various conditions including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, degenerative arthritis of the hands and wrists, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran was not provided notice of his right to a pre-decisional hearing before the AOJ.

The claims of service connection for lumbosacral strain, right hip strain, left hip strain, and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed as the RO has granted service connection for each condition.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as he does not meet the criteria for a special home adaptation grant due to his service-connected disabilities, which do not include anatomical loss or use of both hands or burn injuries.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.