Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction have been granted service connection, effective August 10, 2022.,An initial evaluation of 100% for prostate cancer is also granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of gastroesophageal reflux disease, penile deformity (loss of erectile power) (erectile dysfunction), and migraines (headaches). The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to June 12, 2020, for the award of service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no earlier date of claim found.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection must be remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The AOJ is instructed to schedule appropriate examinations and obtain clarifications on medical issues related to the Veteran's hip, thigh, foot, ankle, heel, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, finding no evidence of intent to seek service connection prior to January 11, 2019.

The Veteran's lumbosacral spondylosis, degenerative disc disease, and degenerative arthritis are granted service connection. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is also granted as secondary to his lumbar spine condition.

The Veteran's back scar is granted as secondary to a service-connected condition. The compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is denied. Eligibility for specially adapted housing grant is granted due to permanent and total disability affecting locomotion.

The Veteran's chronic kidney disease and erectile dysfunction are found to be proximately due to, the result of, or aggravated by his service-connected complex regional pain syndrome, residuals of fractured right wrist.,The Veteran's multilevel cervical spondyloarthropathy is not found to be secondary to his service-connected condition. The Veteran's bilateral knee osteoarthritis is not found to be related to his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction are granted, but his claim for GERD is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has decided that a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is denied, and the claims of increased rating for PTSD and TDIU based solely on service-connected PTSD are remanded due to missing VA mental health treatment records.

The Veteran's neurocognitive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran also qualifies for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted an initial compensable rating of 30 percent for erectile dysfunction with loss or removal of half or more of the penis, finding that the Veteran's condition meets the criteria under DC 7520.

The appeals for higher initial ratings on the lumbar spine disability and surgical scars of the lower back are dismissed. The appeal for TDIU from April 22, 2021 to July 31, 2021 is dismissed as moot due to the concurrent award of SMC at the housebound rate. The appeal for TDIU prior to April 22, 2021 and after July 31, 2021 is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and urinary frequency as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected anorectal adenocarcinoma, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a pre-decisional error in not having a medical opinion regarding whether his service-connected disabilities result in loss of use of one or both feet, or ankylosis of one or both knees or hips. The Board finds the claim should be reconsidered with further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from caring for himself and protecting himself, requiring regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient VA opinions and new evidence not considered at the time of the original decision. The Veteran's hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and growth nodules on the bilateral feet are being reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating greater than 60 percent for GERD effective February 14, 2021 is dismissed. The Veteran's claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete evidence and issues related to the appellant's discharge from service. The claims will be reconsidered with additional development.