Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an initial, compensable disability rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction (ED) is being remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records from the Albany, Georgia VAMC and other relevant facilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a completed Supplemental Claim that superseded his initial appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeals as all claims were related to a deceased Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension, to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD, is remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.,The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and chronic fatigue syndrome, all to include as secondary to service-connected PTSD, are not warranted based on the submitted evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to failure to obtain complete private and VA medical records, as well as for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to the September 2014 transurethral resection of the prostate.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is proximately caused by medication taken for service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and migraine headaches are related to toxic exposure risk activity during service, including burn pits and hazardous materials.,Service connection for migraine headaches as secondary to service-connected tinnitus and/or PTSD is remanded due to a lack of an addendum medical opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including back disability, erectile dysfunction, left-hand disability, right knee strain, and left knee strain have been granted. Tinnitus has also been granted as a separate condition.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, GERD, and a heart condition due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's PTSD and sleep disorder claims are denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for further development.,No specific effective date is assigned as all issues have been remanded.

The Board remands the claim for an examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, considering both direct service connection and secondary service connection theories.

The Board has restored service connection for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, right foot peripheral neuropathy, and left foot peripheral neuropathy. Service connection for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is also granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's home modifications and equipment purchases are necessary to enable him to function more independently in his family and community without assistance, or with a reduced level of assistance.,However, additional equipment purchases and/or home modifications, such as an overhead cover for a wheelchair lift at the front of the home, a cover over the front walk, installation of a central air conditioning system, an addition to the home to include installation of a new bathroom downstairs, extension of the rear of the main bedroom to create space for a walk-in closet and a work-out room on the floor below; and creating access to an existing outdoor kitchen located near the pool area, are not necessary.,The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not necessitate these additional modifications.

The Board denied service connection for alcohol use disorder and an anxiety disorder, granted service connection for a deviated septum, and granted ratings of 80 percent but no higher for narcolepsy and 20 percent but no higher for dry eye syndrome with arcus senillis.

The Veteran's application for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant was denied as he does not have any service-connected disability that meets the criteria for such benefits.

The Board granted an effective date of April 2, 2009 for the award of service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, hepatic disease, hypertension, kidney disease, low testosterone, pulmonary embolism, sleep apnea, supraventricular tachycardia, and syncope to correct a duty to assist error in failing to obtain adequate VA examinations.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to a service-connected disability due to an inadequate VA examination.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, type II diabetes mellitus, and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate rationale in previous VA opinions.