Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The appeals for higher initial ratings on the lumbar spine disability and surgical scars of the lower back are dismissed. The appeal for TDIU from April 22, 2021 to July 31, 2021 is dismissed as moot due to the concurrent award of SMC at the housebound rate. The appeal for TDIU prior to April 22, 2021 and after July 31, 2021 is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and urinary frequency as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected anorectal adenocarcinoma, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a pre-decisional error in not having a medical opinion regarding whether his service-connected disabilities result in loss of use of one or both feet, or ankylosis of one or both knees or hips. The Board finds the claim should be reconsidered with further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from caring for himself and protecting himself, requiring regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient VA opinions and new evidence not considered at the time of the original decision. The Veteran's hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and growth nodules on the bilateral feet are being reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating greater than 60 percent for GERD effective February 14, 2021 is dismissed. The Veteran's claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete evidence and issues related to the appellant's discharge from service. The claims will be reconsidered with additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions that are related to his military service.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not compensable as he does not have a penile deformity.,The Veteran's right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy has been rated at 30 percent since September 22, 1999 and cannot be reduced due to the 20-year protected rating. The 20 percent rating from July 31, 2020 is discontinued as it was previously rated under DC 8515 for median nerve neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction and a higher rate of SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ was denied. The Board found no evidence of penile deformity, which is required for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic code. For SMC, there is no legal authority to award a higher level given the statutory limit.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 24, 2013 for the award of TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The decision also addresses whether earlier effective dates should have been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for right elbow scars.,The Board granted service connection for left elbow and right knee scars, as secondary to arthroscopic surgeries for service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's dry eye syndrome has been rated at 20 percent since August 6, 2020.,His erectile dysfunction is currently not compensable.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, including his Peyronie's Disease, is granted a 20% rating effective January 25, 2019. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 0% is denied.

The Veteran's request for a higher-level review of the effective dates assigned to his awards of service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ was denied due to being untimely.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and atopic dermatitis / unspecified eczema due to a lack of a VA examination, which is necessary to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction started during service and has continued since then, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, as well as entitlement to additional special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ, have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings or SMC.