Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by his service-connected conditions, including major depressive disorder, pulmonary vascular disease, post-phlebitic syndrome of the left lower extremity, and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claim for a headache disability was denied as there is no evidence of current symptoms or treatment.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and erectile dysfunction were also denied due to lack of evidence of current disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the March 6, 2019 SOC was dismissed as untimely due to failure to file a VA Form 10182 within the required time frame.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error in not obtaining an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and its impact on his erectile dysfunction, as well as the potential effect of presumed exposure to burn pits during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and needs additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and erectile dysfunction as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder. The claim for right hip disability, including groin strain, labral tear, and osteoarthritis is remanded due to lack of a VA examination. The claim for left hip degenerative arthritis is also remanded due to the inextricability with the right hip disability claim.,The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and erectile dysfunction as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder. The right hip disability, including groin strain, labral tear, and osteoarthritis is remanded due to lack of a VA examination. The left hip degenerative arthritis claim is also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for his award of a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) as there was no evidence showing that he was unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to October 22, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of bladder cancer, cervical spine disability, back disability, and left lower extremity radiculopathy associated with the back disability is granted effective June 30, 1989. The claims for erectile dysfunction are denied prior to August 27, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD, erectile dysfunction, and a heart condition has been withdrawn by the Veteran through his authorized representative.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's prostate cancer and his military service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for prostate cancer, including its residuals.

The Veteran's TBI and erectile dysfunction are service-connected, but the Board denied a separate rating for his TBI as it is already covered by his existing ratings. The Board granted secondary service connection for his erectile dysfunction due to his cluster headaches.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ are all granted.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided are inadequate, necessitating further examination and opinion to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, erectile dysfunction, and penile infection. The claims will be remanded to allow for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it did not have its clinical onset during active service and is not etiologically related to active service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, resulting in a grant of TDIU. The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service connection for erectile dysfunction has been granted, making the appeal moot.,Service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx was denied as there is no evidence of such condition during or after active service.

The Veteran's arteriosclerotic heart disease with atrial fibrillation and chronic congestive heart failure status post implantation of defibrillator and pacemaker, as well as the associated scar of the upper left chest, are granted effective February 24, 2021. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is also granted effective August 16, 2013.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for penile deformity is denied as he has already received the maximum rating allowed under Diagnostic Code 7522. The Veteran also receives special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ due to his service-connected erectile dysfunction.