Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he does not meet the criteria for this benefit.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy, have prevented him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment since August 25, 2019. The Board has determined that the criteria for a TDIU are met.

The Veteran's headaches are rated at 50 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The left shoulder and right shoulder disabilities remain at 20 percent each. Other conditions have been addressed or denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to toxic substances during service and the relationship between his current disabilities and such exposures.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to July 30, 2021, for the increased evaluation of 60 percent disabling for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for GERD was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) secondary to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date prior to July 14, 2021, for his grant of service connection for PTSD with bipolar disorder. The Board also found that a remand is necessary for the Veteran's claim of erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, but his claims for bilateral plantar fasciitis, psychiatric disability, lumbago, erectile dysfunction, URI, and headaches are denied.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of May 31, 2016 for the increased evaluation of 70% for PTSD and TDIU due to service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's symptoms have been reflective of a 70% rating throughout the entire appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and diabetic nephropathy was denied.,The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection for diabetes mellitus was denied.,The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of erectile dysfunction and nephropathy was granted, but not due to the diabetes itself.,SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ was assigned an effective date of January 29, 2009.,The Veteran's hypertension did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.,Chronic kidney disease did not meet criteria for a compensable rating.,TDIU and eligibility to DEA under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 were granted effective January 27, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on loss of use of creative organ was denied as there is no provision allowing an earlier effective date.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions including contact dermatitis, erectile dysfunction, hypersomnolence, insomnia (also claimed as anxiety, depression, social adjustment disorder, and short-term memory loss with lack of concentration), incontinence, prostate condition, numbness of left side of face, and allergic rhinitis due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it began during active duty and is related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, as he was employed full-time prior to June 8, 2020. The Board finds that TDIU is not warranted based on the single service-connected disability of his back condition.

New and relevant evidence has been received for several previously denied service connection claims, including cervical spine condition, ED, left lower extremity tingling and numbness, left upper extremity tingling and numbness, right lower extremity tingling and numbness, right upper extremity tingling and numbness, lumbar spine condition, tension headaches, diabetes mellitus type II, hearing loss, tinnitus, and hypertension. These claims are being remanded for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding it proximately due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability. Service connection for sleep apnea was denied as not secondary to a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The current noncompensable rating may need adjustment based on the results of a comprehensive in-person VA examination.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for PTSD, obstructive sleep apnea, acne, and erectile dysfunction as the appellant withdrew his appeal with respect to these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for GERD and ED secondary to service-connected acquired psychiatric disability due to inadequate VA examination reports. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine if his current GERD and ED are caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD has been granted. However, his claim for a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction remains denied.