Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction was dismissed because the VA Form 10182, which should have been filed within one year of the October 2020 rating decision, was not received in a timely manner.

Effective dates of December 8, 2011 are granted for service connection for diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy in multiple extremities, erectile dysfunction, and renal failure. Effective date of February 19, 2013 is granted for service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD).

The Veteran's chronic kidney disease and erectile dysfunction are granted as secondary to service-connected hypertension. The left sacroiliac joint flexion disability is restored to a 10% rating.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, caused by service-connected prostate cancer residuals, qualifies for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's claims for secondary service connection for constipation and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to inadequate opinions from the VA examiners. A new opinion is needed that addresses both causation and aggravation of these conditions by his service-connected back and radiculopathy disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right and left ankle disabilities, and other conditions, do not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment as of February 19, 2020. The Board denied the claim for TDIU.

The Board has expanded the Veteran's claim to include service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder based on medical evidence of record.,Service connection is denied for tinnitus and erectile dysfunction as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause him to need the regular aid and assistance of another person, qualifying for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance. The issue of entitlement to SMC by reason of housebound status is moot as a result.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow all forms of substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational background and occupational experience. The Board finds the totality of the evidence more probative than his lay statements in determining that his service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and prostatic hyperplasia due to potential service connection via another service-connected disability or toxic exposure risk activities (TERA). The claims will be reviewed again with new examinations and opinions.

The Board has already addressed the appeal for service connection for bilateral pes planus, right foot hammer toes, left foot hammer toes, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), migraine headaches, and erectile dysfunction. The appeals are now dismissed.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for various ratings and effective dates due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to type two diabetes mellitus is granted with an effective date of October 1, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of his service-connected Diabetes Mellitus Type I with erectile dysfunction is dismissed because the Veteran did not identify a specific decision he disagrees with in his Notice of Disagreement.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in the physical loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands or feet, nor does it meet any other criteria for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or adaptive equipment. The Board denied the claim as there is no evidence of permanent loss of use of a hand or foot due to service-connected disability.

The appeals for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed as the claims were fully granted in separate rating decisions.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability and remanded the issues of upper back problems, lower neck problems, an acquired psychiatric condition, erectile dysfunction, forehead linear scar, and right wrist circular scar.

The appeal is dismissed as the Veteran has not appealed a Rapid Appeals Modernization Program (RAMP) rating decision or a notification letter dated on or after February 19, 2019.

The Board has granted service connection for bladder cancer, but remanded the issues of secondary service connection for depression, anxiety and insomnia; hypertension; enlarged prostate; and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic diarrhea, tension headaches, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).