Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and right ear hearing loss as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a penile disability and right wrist disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and clarifying exposure history.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of February 3, 2006 for the grant of service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and corresponding Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k) for loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's claims for hypercholesterolemia and multiple myeloma have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,For the remaining conditions, the Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete development of evidence and the need for an updated dose estimate based on new research. The erectile dysfunction claim is also remanded for a more definitive opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not cause the need for regular aid and attendance (A&A). The Board finds that SMC is not warranted.

The Board denied service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The cervical spine, lumbar spine, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and foot disorders are all considered to be in the 'unknown' status as they have not been addressed yet.,Further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case to consider the claim for additional dependency compensation as the Veteran's spouse, which is separate from the service connection claims for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Erectile Dysfunction is caused by his service-connected Right Shoulder Disability and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected epididymitis right testicle with erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hypertrophy post Urolift is denied a compensable rating, while his increased SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of acquired psychiatric disorders and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The claim for increased rating for the service-connected status post small bowel resection and history of peptic ulcer, GERD, remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches/migraines and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for rhinitis is granted, while the claims for sinusitis, myopia, cervical spine disability with arthritis, erectile dysfunction, left ankle sprain and Achilles tendon disability, left shoulder sprain, right shoulder sprain, pulled groin, left knee strain, right knee strain, bilateral plantar fasciitis, right ankle sprain and Achilles tendon disability, left carpal tunnel disability, right carpal tunnel disability, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage), right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage), left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage), and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy (claimed as nerve damage) are denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral ankle pain, diabetes mellitus, dyspepsia, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea due to lack of new and relevant evidence. The claim for a compensable disability rating for hearing loss was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for limited flexion and extension of the left knee are remanded due to incomplete or insufficient evidence.,Additional medical examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected left knee conditions.

The appeal for service connection for PTSD secondary to MST is dismissed. The claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, IBS, and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and left shoulder disability are granted as secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability.,The Veteran's GERD is granted a 60 percent disability rating, with symptoms productive of severe impairment of health.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including OSA, dry skin, hypertension, neck disability, right and left upper extremity nerve damage, right long finger disability, right hip disability, left hip disability, erectile dysfunction, right knee disability, left knee disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, right foot plantar fasciitis, and left foot plantar fasciitis. The Board found no evidence of current diagnoses or treatment for these conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension and bilateral non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy have not met the criteria for increased ratings. The earlier effective dates for service connection, rating assignments, and SMC are denied.,The Board has remanded the claim of an appropriate evaluation for CAD with history of coronary artery bypass graft.

The Veteran seeks service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and MDD. The Board has determined that remand is necessary to clarify the current diagnosis of ED and provide a more definitive opinion regarding its etiology.