Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder, migraine headaches, back disability, left knee limitation of flexion, left shin splints, GERD, nephrolithiasis, PFB, and ED are all rated at the maximum available rating (50%) for each condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination for rating purposes and a need for further evaluation of the service-connected prostate cancer status post radical prostatectomy and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding its relationship to service, including potential exposure to burn pits. The Veteran's ED is being examined again and a PACT Act examination may be necessary.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's neurogenic erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, lumbar strain, or medication for a service-connected disability. The VA must obtain an addendum opinion on this issue.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to inadequate development of his potential exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran should have been provided VA examinations and medical opinions assessing his claims for service connection for right and left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction before the November 2022 rating decision on appeal was issued. The case is REMANDED to correct this error.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate due to his ability to maintain significant independence in daily activities.

The Board has found that the Veteran's ED may be caused or aggravated by his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, and remanded for further examination to clarify these theories.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prediabetes, high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), and high blood pressure have been denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed disability.,Service connection for hypervascular lesions within the liver, erectile dysfunction, and infertility has also been denied. The Board found that these conditions are not related to service or any service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's varicosities in his left calf have been considered as potentially contributing to his current hypervascular lesions within the liver.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is denied.,Service connection for a left knee condition is also denied.

The Veteran's right knee residual scars, diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are all granted as secondary to his service-connected right knee injury.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction and hypertension has been dismissed due to the appellant requesting to withdraw his appeal.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted as service connected. The claims for erectile dysfunction, left elbow lateral epicondylitis, and right elbow lateral epicondylitis are remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, requesting to withdraw all issues related to the initial evaluation for left shoulder strain and service connection for various conditions including right shoulder strain, right ankle sprain, left ankle sprain, anxiety, right knee disability, left knee disability, erectile dysfunction, lumbosacral strain, migraines headaches, right upper hand nerve damage, left upper hand nerve damage, and sleep disturbances and/or insomnia.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals and erectile dysfunction are rated, with the prostate cancer residuals receiving a 40 percent rating. The Veteran is granted a 20 percent rating for his erectile dysfunction. However, the issue of TDIU remains pending as it was not addressed in the April 2019 decision.

The Veteran's service connection claim for hair loss is denied as male pattern baldness does not constitute a disability for VA compensation purposes.,The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive and alcohol use disorder (PTSD) rating is denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher than 70 percent evaluation.,The Veteran's service connection claim for a penile condition, to include erectile dysfunction, is remanded due to insufficient medical examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for various conditions, including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiac heart condition, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic renal dysfunction, diabetic retinopathy, and erectile dysfunction, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension or service connection for hyperlipidemia.

Your appeals for service connection regarding erectile dysfunction and migraines have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn them.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Erectile Dysfunction and Hypertension are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. A medical opinion is needed to address the etiology of both conditions.