Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of July 19, 2017 for the establishment of service connection for erectile dysfunction and for the award of special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's GERD, lumbosacral strain, left hip iliopsoas tendinitis, right hip osteoarthritis and iliopsoas tendinitis, left knee condition to include tendonitis/tendinosis, and erectile dysfunction are all granted as secondary to his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction and acquired psychiatric disability (including unspecified depressive disorder and PTSD) have been granted, along with special monthly compensation for the loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's claims for an initial schedular rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder, service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The Veteran is also entitled to TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction have been granted. The claim for ED is being remanded.,Service connection has been established for the Veteran's cervical strain.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression and migraines were denied. Service connection was granted for PTSD with a rating of 50 percent, effective February 21, 2019. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim was denied as there is no evidence of penile deformity.

The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder has been denied.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction, as it is related to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's bilateral tinnitus has been assigned the maximum schedular evaluation (10%) and is not entitled to a higher rating.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as it only involves loss of erectile power without penile deformity.,Prior to August 12, 2020, the Veteran's GERD was manifested by nausea but did not present with symptoms warranting a higher evaluation (e.g., epigastric distress).,Since August 12, 2020, the Veteran's GERD has been manifested by specific symptoms that do not meet the criteria for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, acquired psychiatric disorder, and cervical spine disorder due to potential errors in the previous VA examinations. The claims will be reviewed again with new evidence considered.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to his service-connected other specified depressive disorder. The case is now pending further review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities, including any potential aggravation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU, but his claim was denied because he did not submit a completed VA Form 21-8940. The Board finds that a formal application form is not required and there is sufficient information regarding the Veteran's educational and employment history. However, there is insufficient information regarding the functional impact solely due to the service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as they are no longer relevant due to the restoration of service connection and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ effective May 22, 2014.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and thus service connection is granted.

The Board has dismissed all the Veteran's claims as his death occurred during the pendency of these appeals.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including anxiety condition, depression, insomnia, sleep disturbances (acquired psychiatric disorder), chronic fatigue syndrome, bilateral elbow condition, ED, bilateral foot condition, bilateral hearing loss, and migraine headaches. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Veteran's traumatic brain injury and adjustment disorder with depressed mood were granted a 30 percent rating for the period from May 21, 2012 to January 22, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ALS and respiratory impairment, render him so helpless that he requires regular aid and attendance at the higher level contemplated under R-2.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and GERD has been granted. The Veteran is now entitled to a 30 percent rating for GERD.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea on a direct basis is established as the evidence is at least evenly balanced regarding its onset in service.