Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and erectile dysfunction, as secondary to L5-S1 disc disease. The Veteran's claim requires an addendum VA medical opinion addressing both causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for diabetes mellitus, various peripheral neuropathies, sleep disorder, erectile dysfunction, and other conditions were denied.,There was no evidence of herbicide exposure or service in Vietnam that would have triggered a presumption of exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an addendum addressing whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims of service connection for eczema, GERD, tension headaches, lumbar spine strain, ED, and OSA.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for an initial compensable rating for dystonia with blepharospasms and service connection for a male reproductive disorder due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected hypertension and erectile dysfunction were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that is relevant to these conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for compensable disability ratings for Erectile Dysfunction, Prostate Cancer, and Hypertension due to his failure to report for VA examinations without providing good cause.

The Board denied the Veteran's motions to revise two prior rating decisions, finding no CUE and that the effective dates for service connection should not be earlier than December 13, 2018.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, linear suprapubic scar, and erectile dysfunction are all granted with effective dates of October 1, 2020.,Special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ is also granted.

The Veteran's low back condition is granted service connection, and he is awarded a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD. His diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and hypertension is granted service connection but denied an increased rating. The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy of the sciatic nerve and femoral nerve are each granted service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been granted with specific disability ratings. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a left testicular condition.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to a duty to assist error involving employment records from his former employers.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with radiculopathy, prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder is linked to his high blood pressure, which has been granted a disability rating of 10 percent.,The Veteran's right hand burn scars are painful and cover an area less than 929 square centimeters, qualifying for a 10 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea due to insufficient compliance with previous directives. The claims will be reconsidered, and a medical opinion is needed regarding whether there is a nexus between the conditions and the Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with depressed mood as well as his Gulf War exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction are granted. The right ear hearing loss and right knee disability claims are denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) as secondary to his service-connected Hypertension (HTN). The case is being returned to the AOJ for further action, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding whether ED was caused or aggravated by HTN.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to medication prescribed for his service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran must be provided with new medical opinions regarding his hypertension.