Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disability, tension headaches, and erectile dysfunction must be remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The increased rating claim for PTSD is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error involving VA treatment records from the University of Colorado Health Internal Medicine Clinic in Printers Park.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was denied as there is no evidence that he requires regular assistance from another person due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction as there is no confirmed diagnosis of the condition.

The Veteran's appeals for ratings and special monthly compensation for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and loss of use of a creative organ have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury and PTSD, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board finds it at least as likely as not that the Veteran is in need of such assistance due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction, finding that it is caused by his service-connected low back and psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities, including whether they are related to service or toxic exposure. The issues have not been fully adjudicated yet.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in obtaining relevant records and conducting necessary examinations. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical evidence, including SSA disability benefits records, and undergo VA examinations for his claimed conditions.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, finding that there is no evidence of penile deformity and stable symptoms throughout the appeal period.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of evidence supporting his allegations of disabilities, with some issues being remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the claims for migraine headaches and erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to service-connected conditions due to inadequate etiology opinions. The appellant's current diagnoses of these conditions are being reviewed with new VA medical opinions.

The Board has found a duty to assist error in the May 2021 VA opinion regarding service connection and secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction. The case is being remanded for further examination and an adequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and hypertension. The Board also found that new evidence submitted by the Veteran supports re-adjudicating his claim for service connection of prostate cancer.

The Veteran's initial claims for increased evaluations for type 2 diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and erectile dysfunction were denied. The Veteran was granted SMC at the 's' rate effective June 22, 2016.,For type 2 diabetes mellitus, a rating in excess of 20 percent is not warranted as the disability required only restricted diet and an oral glycemic agent.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rate of special monthly compensation based on loss of use of creative organ has been denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, left knee disability, and right knee disability have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not result in the need for aid and attendance or housebound status, as his needs were due to non-service-connected conditions. Therefore, SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status was denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors and additional development is required. The Veteran's mental health, bilateral knee and hand disabilities, and headaches are being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to a duty-to-assist error. The examiner is required to provide an opinion on whether any of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed substantially and materially to his death.

The Veteran's GERD is granted as secondary to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken for his service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities.,The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a rating of 70 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.,Service connection for bladder dysfunction is remanded due to insufficient evidence to establish participation in a TERA.,Service connection for sexual or erectile dysfunction secondary to service-connected PTSD is remanded.