Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

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 Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since March 19, 2021.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson's disease and related conditions has been granted with an effective date of May 31, 2021. The exposure to herbicide agents at Ubon RTAFB during the Vietnam era is presumed based on his duties as an aircraft maintenance specialist.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction, including as due to service-connected chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood or the medications prescribed to treat it, is dismissed. The Board found that the issue on appeal should be characterized as stated above and dismissed this duplicate appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for vertigo, migraines, obstructive sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of left shoulder strain, lumbosacral strain, and left knee strain. Appeals for high blood pressure, foot condition (including foot fungus), and erectile dysfunction were also dismissed due to a duplicate appeal docket.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the timeliness of a May 2023 VA Form 10182 is dismissed as his Motion for Extension of Time was granted, making the form timely.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) as there was no current diagnosis of ED during the pendency of the claim.

The Board denied an effective date prior to July 30, 2020 for the grant of service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine with bilateral neuroforaminal stenosis and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluation of left knee disability and service connection for erectile dysfunction have been dismissed. The appeal for TDIU benefits has also been dismissed.

Service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no medical evidence of a current disability arising from service.,TDIU benefits were granted effective December 24, 2020 with an earlier effective date of December 29, 2018 based on the Veteran's Intent to File a claim.,SMC at housebound level was denied as there is no evidence of substantial confinement or institutionalization prior to December 29, 2018.,DEA benefits were not granted earlier than December 29, 2018 due to the Veteran's lack of permanent total service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, combined with other disabilities rated at least 60%, meets the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the statutory housebound rate starting from May 16, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but the claims of erectile dysfunction, lumbosacral strain, and degenerative arthritis of the spine are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and headaches have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.,There is no indication that the Veteran had symptoms or was diagnosed with either condition during his active duty, nor are there any post-service records indicating such conditions.

The Board has remanded seven service connection claims for erectile dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, allergic rhinitis, hypertension, acid reflux with nausea, insomnia, anxiety, and depression, as well as sinusitis. The AOJ must attempt to obtain the Veteran's complete service treatment records from his last duty station at Fort Knox, KY.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for tinnitus, an earlier effective date for DEA Chapter 35 benefits and TDIU, and service connection for erectile dysfunction as they were not properly appealed.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected foot disorders and related NSAID use.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that the Veteran's ED began during active service. Service connection for a penile injury is denied as there is no evidence of current disability.