Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not compensable as there is no evidence of penile deformity.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss has been granted due to current disability and conceded exposure to acoustic trauma in service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (other specified trauma and stressor related disorder) has been granted based on current diagnosis, conceded stressor, and continuity of symptoms since service.,PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed PTSD.

The Veteran's lung cancer (respiratory cancer) claim is denied as there is no clinical diagnosis of the condition. The prostate cancer (reproductive cancer) claim is granted under the PACT Act due to presumed exposure in Kuwait. The erectile dysfunction claim is denied as there is insufficient evidence linking it to service-connected prostate cancer.,The Veteran's lung cancer (respiratory cancer) claim is denied as there is no clinical diagnosis of the condition. The prostate cancer (reproductive cancer) claim is granted under the PACT Act due to presumed exposure in Kuwait. The erectile dysfunction claim is denied as there is insufficient evidence linking it to service-connected prostate cancer.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II and its associated erectile dysfunction, and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of the creative organ are granted with effective dates of February 7, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for a 20 percent rating for penile deformity with loss of erectile power is granted. The appeal for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, as he has hobbies that suggest he is capable of performing tasks in a storage unit business.

The Board has found that there is a need for additional examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, specifically whether it is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD or obstructive sleep apnea. The case is therefore being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to inadequate development of evidence regarding the severity of his service-connected low back disability, including associated neurological symptoms such as urinary dysfunction and erectile dysfunction. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a retrospective medical opinion from an appropriate examiner.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including examinations and opinions regarding his renal disorder, erectile dysfunction, lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, TDIU, and SMC.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure in Vietnam, and his voiding dysfunction and erectile dysfunction are also granted as secondary to the prostate cancer.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for service connection and SMC were denied. The earliest possible effective dates are January 27, 2017.

The Board has found that the Veteran's service connection claims for hepatocellular carcinoma, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, obstructive sleep apnea, iron deficiency anemia, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to a failure to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents while stationed in Korea.

The Board has granted effective dates of February 27, 2015 for the grant of service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran also received effective dates for special monthly compensation based on housebound status and loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has granted service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, considering the side effects of his prescribed psychotropic medication regimen.

Service connection is granted for bilateral dry eye syndrome, tinnitus, and migraine headaches. Service connection is denied for acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, right knee disability, left knee disability loss, left hip disability, right foot disability loss, lumbar spine disability, and skin rash.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 10 percent rating for epididymitis and granted service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED). The decision is based on evidence showing that ED was caused by his service-connected epididymitis.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of entitlement to a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction due to duty-to-assist errors in prior examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for CAD, diabetes, IBS, and a genitourinary disability are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The AOJ is required to obtain VA opinions regarding herbicide exposure and its relation to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of ED and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD is also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error regarding secondary service connection and Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) as it is found to be related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.