Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted with effective dates of August 27, 2010.,All other claims were denied or remanded.

The appeal for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim during a Board hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed as they were already addressed in a September 2024 Board decision.

The Board has denied a higher rating for the Veteran's retained shrapnel, s/p neck wound. The claims for service connection for ED and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction, diverticulosis, and hemorrhoids due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is presumed to have caused or aggravated his erectile dysfunction.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the October 2022 rating decision on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, urinary incontinence as secondary to prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer. The decision is based on the presumption of exposure to herbicide agents during service at U-Tapao RTAFB, Thailand.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for a buttocks scar, post cyst removal is dismissed. The claims for service connection of migraine headaches in the period prior to April 27, 2020, ED, right arm rheumatoid arthritis, and left arm rheumatoid arthritis are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for left knee disability, diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings for type II diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, as well as for an effective date prior to June 28, 2017, for service connection of tension headaches.

The Veteran's loss of use of a creative organ and acquired psychiatric disability, including insomnia, depression, and anxiety, are granted as service-connected. However, the rating for his acquired psychiatric disability remains at 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, specifically regarding examinations and opinions related to his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder has caused erectile dysfunction, which is now granted on a secondary basis. The rating for the psychiatric condition remains at 70 percent since it does not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes cavus and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's headaches are considered in equipoise with service connection, while his erectile dysfunction is also considered in equipoise.,Service connection was granted for the Veteran's bilateral pes cavus and bilateral plantar fasciitis based on direct evidence showing these conditions were incurred during active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for left and right knee disabilities, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction should be remanded due to procedural errors in obtaining relevant medical records and providing opinions on service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied as there is no medical evidence linking his current symptoms to any in-service incident or disability.,For the scar of the right big toe, associated with hallux rigidus with degenerative arthritis, a compensable rating is denied as the scar does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as well as his claim for an initial compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating for erectile dysfunction due to his already compensated loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence does not support a nexus between the condition and service or any related conditions. The Veteran's disability is attributed to his prostate cancer, which was not service-connected.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, finding insufficient evidence of exposure to herbicide agents during service. The Veteran's claims were not granted as his assertions regarding exposure are speculative.,Service connection was also denied for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus due to the absence of a service-connected primary disability.