Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for tension headaches and erectile dysfunction with hypogonadism were denied as there was no evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks or deformity, respectively.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and low back disability secondary to service-connected PTSD. The claims of service connection for right heel bone, calcaneus, right foot plantar fasciitis, and trouble walking secondary to right foot plantar fasciitis are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development regarding potential exposure to PFAS firefighting foam and for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his shoulder conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for asthmatic bronchitis has been granted with an effective date of September 19, 2019. The other claims remain denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and service connection for erectile dysfunction and incontinence, both secondary to a right inguinal hernia, due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and diabetes are granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicides in the Korean DMZ. Service connection for erectile dysfunction is also granted as secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer. However, asthma cannot be linked to herbicide exposure and thus denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, cervical spine condition, and right shoulder condition due to duty-to-assist errors in prior medical opinions. The Veteran's conditions are related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates due to inextricably intertwined issues, including his appeal of service connection for prostate cancer.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction service connection, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ are denied. The earliest date entitlement arose is August 1, 2023.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that new and relevant evidence did not support readjudication of these claims. The TDIU claim was also denied as the Veteran's single service-connected condition (hiatal hernia) did not render him unemployable.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to deficiencies in the medical opinion provided, and further development is required.

The Veteran's eligibility for transfer of educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependent spouse was denied due to failure to meet his service commitment prior to his obligated projected end date.

The Veteran's requests to readjudicate service connection for hand arthritis and erectile dysfunction were dismissed because the claims were not timely filed or supported by new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for urinary incontinence as secondary to his service-connected left lower extremity radiculopathy and/or degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine was denied. The Board found new evidence relevant but did not grant the claim.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD medications was granted, with the Board finding that the medications aggravated his ED.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected conditions and if it is aggravated by those conditions or medications taken for them.

The Board has granted service connection for tension headaches and hypertension, effective August 10, 2022. The initial disability ratings for prostate cancer, ED, left side speech changes, right side speech changes, stooped posture left side, stooped posture right side, loss of automatic movements on the left side, and loss of automatic movements on the right side have been granted.,The Board denied requests for earlier effective dates for various conditions. The claim for service connection for cardiac stenosis was also granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal. No one has requested substitution for the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, left hip disability, and right hip disability were denied due to lack of new and relevant evidence.,Claims for service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted based on the submission of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal due to satisfaction with current evaluations.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence is approximately evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's condition had its onset during his active duty service. The decision concludes in favor of the Veteran.