Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the claims for unspecified liver condition, bilateral lower extremity tingling and numbness, crotch rash, decreased sexual drive, erectile dysfunction, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and jungle rot of feet due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is rated at 40 percent, effective from the date of the claim. Separate ratings for hypertension and peripheral neuropathy are also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and a TDIU, but dismissed the claim for an increased rating for prostatectomy. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be not compensable.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction has been granted. The claim for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded.,New evidence submitted by the Veteran, including a private medical opinion, reopened his previously denied claims of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for a separate and compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction associated with type II diabetes mellitus is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for pancreatitis, to include as associated with type II diabetes mellitus is remanded due to inadequate VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for type II diabetes mellitus prior to September 10, 2021 is remanded due to missing private treatment records and inadequate VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for type II diabetes mellitus from September 10, 2021 is remanded due to missing private treatment records and inadequate VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for a separate and compensable disability rating for bilateral diabetic retinopathy associated with type II diabetes mellitus prior to September 10, 2021 is remanded due to inadequate VA examination.,The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral diabetic retinopathy associated with type II diabetes mellitus from September 10, 2021 is remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and back conditions, precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to July 9, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, substance abuse disorder, arrhythmia, erectile dysfunction, and a left ankle disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased disability ratings in several cases, including sleep apnea, bilateral plantar fasciitis, tinnitus, hemorrhoids, major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and headaches. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's tinnitus, adjustment disorder, bilateral foot neuropathy, vestibular disorder, and erectile dysfunction are all remanded for further development due to alleged fault on the part of VA in providing care. The claims are reopened based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and lack of medical opinions. The appeals are pending until further action is taken.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal for service connection of erectile dysfunction, including secondary to seizures.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for right upper extremity neurological disability, left lower extremity neurological disability, and right lower extremity neurological disability. The claim for erectile dysfunction remains denied as there is no evidence of a causal relationship between the condition and active service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and evaluation of his claims, including verification of toxic exposure and provision of medical opinions regarding the etiology of his disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for a compensable rating for scar status post varicocele and bilateral hearing loss. The claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction with sterility and residuals of an in-service varcocele surgery are remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeals for increased ratings and service connection claims due to withdrawals by the Veteran's attorney. The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to December 19, 2016, was denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence and additional development being required. The issues include various conditions such as knee pain, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, a sleep disorder, and neuropathy.

The appeals seeking service connection for a bilateral eye disability and bilateral hearing loss are dismissed. Service connection is granted for the Veteran's back condition, erectile dysfunction, and tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his back disability, service connection for bilateral sciatica and acid reflux, and service connection for ED due to incomplete VA examinations and lack of opinions on etiology.