Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is not secondary to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected hypertension and hypertensive heart disease/left ventricular hypertrophy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, and various joint and ankle disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied.

The Veteran's left ankle disability was granted service connection in a July 2020 rating decision. The appeal for this issue is dismissed.,Service connection for jaw, erectile dysfunction, cervical spine/neck, and right foot disabilities is denied.

Service connection for erectile dysfunction and hypertension is granted as secondary to service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Service connection for high cholesterol is denied. Service connection for tinnitus is denied.,The Veteran's current diagnoses of erectile dysfunction and hypertension are found to be related to his service-connected PTSD, while the evidence does not support a finding that high cholesterol or tinnitus began during service.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and hypogonadism have been denied initial compensable ratings.,Service connection for cervical strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine and hypertrophy of turbinates and related causal conditions, post-operative reduction has been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss from December 18, 2019 is denied. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for erectile dysfunction and scars, residuals of prostatectomy abdomen (x4) are both denied. The Veteran's claim for total disability based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to April 9, 2021 is also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder and bilateral lower extremity varicose veins disabilities are found to be the primary causes of his claimed conditions, leading to grants of service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, and a reflux condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by his service-connected conditions, including major depressive disorder, pulmonary vascular disease, post-phlebitic syndrome of the left lower extremity, and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claim for a headache disability was denied as there is no evidence of current symptoms or treatment.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and erectile dysfunction were also denied due to lack of evidence of current disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the March 6, 2019 SOC was dismissed as untimely due to failure to file a VA Form 10182 within the required time frame.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error in not obtaining an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and its impact on his erectile dysfunction, as well as the potential effect of presumed exposure to burn pits during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and needs additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and erectile dysfunction as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder. The claim for right hip disability, including groin strain, labral tear, and osteoarthritis is remanded due to lack of a VA examination. The claim for left hip degenerative arthritis is also remanded due to the inextricability with the right hip disability claim.,The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and erectile dysfunction as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder. The right hip disability, including groin strain, labral tear, and osteoarthritis is remanded due to lack of a VA examination. The left hip degenerative arthritis claim is also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for his award of a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) as there was no evidence showing that he was unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to October 22, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of bladder cancer, cervical spine disability, back disability, and left lower extremity radiculopathy associated with the back disability is granted effective June 30, 1989. The claims for erectile dysfunction are denied prior to August 27, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD, erectile dysfunction, and a heart condition has been withdrawn by the Veteran through his authorized representative.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's prostate cancer and his military service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer, including its residuals.

The Veteran's TBI and erectile dysfunction are service-connected, but the Board denied a separate rating for his TBI as it is already covered by his existing ratings. The Board granted secondary service connection for his erectile dysfunction due to his cluster headaches.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ are all granted.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided are inadequate, necessitating further examination and opinion to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, erectile dysfunction, and penile infection. The claims will be remanded to allow for additional development.