Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer with urinary disorder and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer, finding that the evidence is in equipoise regarding these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, brain disease due to trauma, headaches, chronic sleep impairment, and lumbar disability are being remanded for further development.,No effective date is assigned as the AOJ has not determined a specific date of claim or date entitlement arose.

Service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction is granted under the PACT Act. Service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for service-connected sinusitis was denied, as the evidence did not show three or more incapacitating episodes per year of sinusitis requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction was also denied, as there is no evidence of deformity of the penis.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction was restored to a 40 percent rating effective July 1, 2020. The ratings for left and right lower extremity femoral nerve peripheral neuropathy were reduced to zero percent effective the same date.

The Veteran's application for Legacy S-DVI was denied due to his history of liver cancer, Hepatitis C, and GERD. The Board has determined that the decision on appeal is flawed due to a lack of underwriting procedures compliance and procedural errors in notification.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating for GERD and service connection for erectile dysfunction have been dismissed due to the Veteran's requests for withdrawal of these claims.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were not related to his in-service events and instead linked to post-service stressors. Service connection was also denied for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and hypertension, effective August 10, 2022. Additionally, the Board has granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ, also effective August 10, 2022.

The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error and remanded the case for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction disability is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected heart, back, and radiculopathy disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination for service connection of erectile dysfunction, which may be related to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for PFB was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction was also denied, with the Board finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to the condition.

The Veteran's eye/vision, sleep, shoulder pain, and erectile dysfunction disorders are all found to be related to his service-connected disabilities.,Service connection is granted for these conditions on a secondary basis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a left ankle disability, increased rating for PTSD, and readjudication of ED. The appellant's PTSD symptoms result in deficiencies in most areas needed for a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for left ankle pain was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for this condition.,Service connection has also been granted for bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus was aggravated by his active-duty service.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (secondary to PTSD) and sleep disorder (secondary to PTSD) have both been granted, with the latter being at least in equipoise as to causation.,The Veteran is now entitled to service connection for a left ankle condition, bilateral pes planus, erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD, and a sleep disorder secondary to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete STRs and personnel records, as well as potential errors in duty to assist. The issues are intertwined with his back disability.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the April 1, 2020 rating decision was dismissed as he did not timely file a VA Form 10182 and good cause has not been shown to extend the filing deadline.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence did not show regulation of activities due to the condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, which has been granted.