Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for left lower extremity neuropathy is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7522.

The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected left shoulder disability was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.,The claim for service connection for headaches has been reopened based on new and material evidence. The Board finds that the Veteran's headache disability is at least as likely as not related to his military service.,The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis was remanded.,The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus was remanded.,The issue of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a low back disability was remanded.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) is remanded.,Service connection for a sleep disorder, to include sleep apnea, is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected erectile dysfunction, voiding dysfunction, and cervical spine condition are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for an increased evaluation of erectile dysfunction. The issues of service connection for bilateral knee disorders and bilateral foot disorders are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, skin condition, and headaches due to exposure to herbicide agents. The claims are inextricably intertwined with the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and whether it is aggravated by his service-connected disabilities. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's maxillary sinusitis claim is remanded due to the need for a more contemporaneous examination.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability claims are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions provided by the VA examiner.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim is remanded due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding its relationship to service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's right hand disability and left hand disability claims are remanded for a VA examination addressing the nature of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete development and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The cases for bilateral tinea pedis, left hip condition, and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions are related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for service connection for vertigo and dizziness has been withdrawn. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss, fibromyalgia, memory impairment related to TBI, arthralgia (left shoulder), arthralgia (right shoulder), bilateral eye disability, and sinusitis. The case of service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Veteran's chronic headaches have been rated at a maximum of 50 percent prior to October 27, 2020. The Board finds that the Veteran's symptoms are consistent with very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.,For the period from October 27, 2020, his chronic headaches do not warrant a disability rating in excess of the maximum 50 percent under DC 8100. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and hypertension are currently being remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction disability, finding that it is not related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for anxiety disorder with depression, secondary to tinnitus. The other claims have been dismissed.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection claims have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, chronic pain associated with cancer, unspecified anxiety disorder, erectile dysfunction, nocturia, nocturnal hyperhidrosis, and constipation are all granted as service-connected.,Secondary service connection is also granted for the Veteran's disability manifested by chronic pain associated with cancer, unspecified anxiety disorder, erectile dysfunction, nocturia, nocturnal hyperhidrosis, and constipation.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertensive vascular disease and loss of erectile power as due to herbicide agent exposure, but denied service connection for autonomic neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for GERD and ED, as well as the initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence. Further development is needed including medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the earliest date of entitlement was August 9, 2017.,For depression, the Veteran is currently rated at 50 percent under Diagnostic Code 9434.

The Veteran's right ankle sprain was granted service connection as it started during service and continued to present. The lung condition, hypertension, and ED claims are remanded for further review.