Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder.,The Board also denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for fatigue due to obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is less likely than not related to active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease and tremors, prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction, as it is related to service-connected PTSD. The Veteran was not examined due to his refusal and the examiner's opinion is inadequate.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer. The decision also acknowledges that the Veteran was not previously service connected for prostate cancer at the time of the initial rating decision.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his unspecified depressive disorder, and he is also granted special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's right ankle tendonitis is rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis was denied. The Veteran's tinnitus, however, has been granted service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The claims will be returned for further development and readjudication.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted as the evidence supports that his current condition had its onset during active service and is related to an in-service event.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is denied as there is no persuasive evidence linking his current diagnosis to his active service.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and for an eye disability due to potential errors in obtaining relevant medical records.,Specifically, the Veteran's VA treatment records do not indicate that audiometric testing was performed, which is necessary to determine if a hearing loss disability exists. Additionally, no opinion regarding the relationship between any current eye disability and service participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) has been provided.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for erectile dysfunction and headaches were denied as the earliest possible date under the law is October 28, 2022.,The Veteran's claims for compensable ratings for erectile dysfunction and headaches were also denied due to lack of supporting evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds it does not warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 40 percent, and the Board finds it does not warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.,The claims of service connection for a low back disability and an increased disability rating for right knee strain have been remanded by the Board.,No specific effective date provided as this is an initial decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to DM, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, and CAD have been granted under the PACT Act. The Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents in Guam.,Service connection has also been established for prostate cancer and Parkinson's Disease.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetic nephropathy is granted with an effective date of April 22, 2019.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, entitlement to a TDIU award, and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on need for aid and attendance. The Veteran also withdrew his appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use.

The Board has remanded both claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction and acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The Veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction is being remanded because the AOJ failed to consider all pertinent symptomatology, including depressive and anxiety-based symptoms, in determining whether there was a nexus between his current disability and military service. For the psychiatric disorder claim, the Board found that the AOJ committed duty-to-assist errors by primarily focusing on PTSD at the expense of other diagnoses.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied as they did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection for a left foot skin disability (plantar warts) is also denied due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction. The case is being remanded to obtain an appropriate VA examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction due to inadequate VA examination and opinion. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is alleged to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for PTSD is denied.,Service connection for mild cardiomegaly as secondary to PTSD is denied.,The Board has ordered remand for further action on the issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction and hypertension.