Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is remanded due to the need for a new evaluation considering his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction, finding that additional development is needed due to conflicting medical opinions and new evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II and its associated complications, were granted. The cervical spine disability, bilateral shoulder disabilities, arthritis of the upper and lower extremities, ankle disabilities, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's spouse. The claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea is reopened, but further development is needed before the merits can be addressed. The issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is reopened, but service connection remains denied.,The Veteran's right foot disorder claim is reopened, but service connection remains denied.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted based on chronicity of symptoms after separation from service.,Service connection for fibromyalgia is denied as there is no current diagnosis and the evidence does not support a link to service.,Service connection for left foot disorder is denied due to lack of in-service event, injury or disease.,Service connection for cervical spine disorder is remanded.,Small bowel intussusception claim is remanded.,Headache disorder (including migraine and tension) claim is remanded.,Thoracolumbar spine disorder claim is remanded.,Right lower extremity radiculopathy claim is remanded.,Left lower extremity radiculopathy claim is remanded.,Erectile dysfunction claim is remanded.,Undifferentiated spondyloarthritis (claimed as right shoulder pain, left shoulder pain, etc.) claim is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, skin cancer of the head, and PTSD due to potential issues with verifying exposure to herbicide agents and a stressor. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding the PTSD claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence after the issuance of a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The case will be returned to the Board after compliance with appellate procedures.

The Veteran's death was not due to his own willful misconduct, and he had a combined 70% service-connected disability rating at the time of his death. However, since none of his service-connected disabilities were rated as totally disabling, the criteria for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 are not met.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI has been granted a separate 10% rating for aphasia with dizziness, and the original non-compensable rating for TBI is maintained. The Veteran's tension headaches are rated at 50% since December 17, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to support his claims. The Veteran is now granted service connection for hypertension (HTN), erectile dysfunction (ED), a respiratory condition including bronchial asthma/COPD, a lumbar spine disability, restless leg syndrome of both lower extremities, gout, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's low back condition is rated at 40 percent, and the Board has granted a 20 percent rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy and left lower extremity radiculopathy. The appeal regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his active service, and he does not have a compensable initial rating for his tinea pedis. The Board has also remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and spider bite reoccurring poison.,The Veteran reported being admitted to the hospital at Ft. Stewart, Georgia for what was thought to be a spider bite on his finger during active service.

The Board denied the claim for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis, finding that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and a right testicle disorder, finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 40 percent prior to January 14, 2015 and 60 percent thereafter. The appeal for increased ratings remains pending.,Secondary service connection claims for hypertension and an eye disability are remanded.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and denied service connection for prostate disorder, sleep apnea, skin condition (dermatitis), diverticulosis, and hearing loss.,For the remaining issues, the appeal is REMANDED.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU prior to April 21, 2015, due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following any substantial gainful employment.,The Veteran's SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance is denied as he does not require the regular aid of another person.

The appeal regarding right arm numbness, a right shoulder condition, and TDIU is being remanded for further review.

The Board has determined that additional medical records are needed to fully evaluate the Veteran's claims, including for his respiratory disability, GERD, lipoma, allergic rhinitis, erectile dysfunction, kidney disease, dizziness, and low back condition. The examination is also necessary to address the impact of toxic exposure risk activities (TERAs) on these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for prostate cancer and a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied. The prostate cancer is rated at 40 percent, effective January 1, 2019. The erectile dysfunction claim remains in place as the Veteran does not have a deformity that would warrant a higher rating.