Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate examination reports. The Veteran is seeking service connection for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, sinus disorder, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to service or secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including exposure to hazardous environmental particles.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for acne with scars disability is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether ED was aggravated by his service-connected ischemic cardiomyopathy and myocardial infarction. A new theory of entitlement related to ED secondary to DM2 and PTSD is not addressed as it was raised after the AOJ decision.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected TBI residuals, effective July 13, 2010, and denied a higher rating for his left foot disability. The appeal of the denial of service connection for ED secondary to DM was dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for type II diabetes mellitus (DM) with erectile dysfunction and nephropathy is being remanded due to the failure to appear at a scheduled Board hearing. Dermatitis/skin lesions and intermittent seizures, related to exposure to Agent Orange, are not before the Board as they were not included within one year of the April 2023 VA form 10182 submission.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that the earliest effective date is January 11, 2022, based on when the intent to file a claim was received by VA.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, TMJ dysfunction, and alopecia areata have been granted service connection. The Board has also remanded the claims for incomplete paralysis of the femoral nerve in both legs.

The Veteran's tinnitus, erectile dysfunction (as secondary to hypertension), and acute intermittent tension headaches have been granted service connection based on the benefit of doubt being afforded.

The Board granted service connection for recurrent moderate major depressive disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected plantar fasciitis, pseudofolliculitis barbae residual anterior neck scars, and right eye corneal scars.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy of the femoral and sciatic nerves, hypothyroidism, and erectile dysfunction with effective dates of March 19, 2021.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection and initial ratings for various disabilities, including diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral knee amputation with peripheral vascular disease, chronic microvascular ischemia, chronic kidney disease, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral diabetic retinopathy.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction due to potential toxic exposure, and a VA medical opinion is needed regarding participation in TERA.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of a scrotal shrapnel wound and denied an increased rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected irregular heartbeat.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to errors in duty to assist and potential exposure to hazardous materials at Fort McClellan. The Veteran's service records are being verified, and VA examinations will be scheduled for his claimed conditions.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding it to be caused by the Veteran's service-connected lower back disability.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was granted service connection as directly related to military service.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied due to lack of a causal relationship with the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder or tinnitus.,Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was denied because there is no evidence linking GERD to the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder.,Service connection for vertigo was denied as there is no established link between the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus and his vertigo.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further evaluation and consideration of evidence.,The Veteran is not entitled to a compensable disability rating for his left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for eligibility for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant are being remanded due to the retroactive award of service connection for recurrent lumbar spine disability and right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy.