Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) as there was no current diagnosis of ED during the pendency of the claim.

The Board denied an effective date prior to July 30, 2020 for the grant of service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine with bilateral neuroforaminal stenosis and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluation of left knee disability and service connection for erectile dysfunction have been dismissed. The appeal for TDIU benefits has also been dismissed.

Service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no medical evidence of a current disability arising from service.,TDIU benefits were granted effective December 24, 2020 with an earlier effective date of December 29, 2018 based on the Veteran's Intent to File a claim.,SMC at housebound level was denied as there is no evidence of substantial confinement or institutionalization prior to December 29, 2018.,DEA benefits were not granted earlier than December 29, 2018 due to the Veteran's lack of permanent total service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, combined with other disabilities rated at least 60%, meets the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the statutory housebound rate starting from May 16, 2017.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but the claims of erectile dysfunction, lumbosacral strain, and degenerative arthritis of the spine are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and headaches have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.,There is no indication that the Veteran had symptoms or was diagnosed with either condition during his active duty, nor are there any post-service records indicating such conditions.

The Board has remanded seven service connection claims for erectile dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, allergic rhinitis, hypertension, acid reflux with nausea, insomnia, anxiety, and depression, as well as sinusitis. The AOJ must attempt to obtain the Veteran's complete service treatment records from his last duty station at Fort Knox, KY.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for tinnitus, an earlier effective date for DEA Chapter 35 benefits and TDIU, and service connection for erectile dysfunction as they were not properly appealed.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected foot disorders and related NSAID use.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that the Veteran's ED began during active service. Service connection for a penile injury is denied as there is no evidence of current disability.

The appellant's claims for service connection for migraines and ED were granted with effective dates of October 31, 2018.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea require additional VA medical opinions to address the nature and etiology of these conditions, as well as whether they are related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, a right shoulder disorder, and a cervical spine disorder. The cervical spine disorder was not shown in service, is not causally or etiologically related to service, and was not caused or permanently worsened by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 40 percent, and there is no evidence of renal dysfunction or obstructed voiding. The Veteran does not have physical deformity of his penis for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.,A surgical scar from prostatectomy has an area less than 39 square centimeters and does not meet the criteria for any higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 7801, 7802, or 7804.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's hypertension, gout (bilateral heel), heart conditions, renal cell carcinoma, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are remanded for further review.

The Board has granted an effective date of September 14, 2020 for the award of service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of an organ.

The Board has restored service connection for carotid artery stenosis, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus (DM II), and erectile dysfunction (ED). Additionally, the entitlement to special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ and housebound status have been reinstated. The appeal was not about exposure to Agent Orange or any other presumptive conditions.