Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms were not related to his in-service events and instead linked to post-service stressors. Service connection was also denied for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and hypertension, effective August 10, 2022. Additionally, the Board has granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ, also effective August 10, 2022.

The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error and remanded the case for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction disability is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected heart, back, and radiculopathy disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination for service connection of erectile dysfunction, which may be related to active service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for PFB was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction was also denied, with the Board finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to the condition.

The Veteran's eye/vision, sleep, shoulder pain, and erectile dysfunction disorders are all found to be related to his service-connected disabilities.,Service connection is granted for these conditions on a secondary basis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a left ankle disability, increased rating for PTSD, and readjudication of ED. The appellant's PTSD symptoms result in deficiencies in most areas needed for a 70 percent rating.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim for service connection for left ankle pain was granted, and he is now entitled to service connection for this condition.,Service connection has also been granted for bilateral pes planus. The Veteran's pre-existing bilateral pes planus was aggravated by his active-duty service.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (secondary to PTSD) and sleep disorder (secondary to PTSD) have both been granted, with the latter being at least in equipoise as to causation.,The Veteran is now entitled to service connection for a left ankle condition, bilateral pes planus, erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD, and a sleep disorder secondary to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete STRs and personnel records, as well as potential errors in duty to assist. The issues are intertwined with his back disability.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the April 1, 2020 rating decision was dismissed as he did not timely file a VA Form 10182 and good cause has not been shown to extend the filing deadline.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence did not show regulation of activities due to the condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, which has been granted.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is not secondary to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected hypertension and hypertensive heart disease/left ventricular hypertrophy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, and various joint and ankle disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied.

The Veteran's left ankle disability was granted service connection in a July 2020 rating decision. The appeal for this issue is dismissed.,Service connection for jaw, erectile dysfunction, cervical spine/neck, and right foot disabilities is denied.

Service connection for erectile dysfunction and hypertension is granted as secondary to service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Service connection for high cholesterol is denied. Service connection for tinnitus is denied.,The Veteran's current diagnoses of erectile dysfunction and hypertension are found to be related to his service-connected PTSD, while the evidence does not support a finding that high cholesterol or tinnitus began during service.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and hypogonadism have been denied initial compensable ratings.,Service connection for cervical strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine and hypertrophy of turbinates and related causal conditions, post-operative reduction has been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss from December 18, 2019 is denied. The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for erectile dysfunction and scars, residuals of prostatectomy abdomen (x4) are both denied. The Veteran's claim for total disability based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to April 9, 2021 is also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder and bilateral lower extremity varicose veins disabilities are found to be the primary causes of his claimed conditions, leading to grants of service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, and a reflux condition.