Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected left foot condition has led to secondary disabilities including posterior tibial tendonitis, GERD, erectile dysfunction, left ventricular hypertrophy with PVCs, and low testosterone. The Board granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of entitlement to service connection for ED secondary to service-connected CAD and DM due to a duty-to-assist error. The VA medical opinions obtained were inadequate as they did not address whether the Veteran's ED was caused or aggravated by his service-connected conditions, nor did they consider the potential aggravation of ED by herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder, have prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to July 27, 2023. The Board has determined that a TDIU is warranted beginning on this date. However, the AOJ must correct any duplicate ratings for his service-connected conditions and refer the case to the Director of Compensation Service for consideration of an extraschedular TDIU prior to July 27, 2023.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the eligibility criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment, as they do not result in physical loss of use of hands or feet, severe burn injury, vision impairment, or ALS.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for erectile dysfunction is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating available and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for nephrology, apocrine hidrocystoma of the left eyelid and nose, diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction is remanded due to insufficient evidence.,The Veteran's compensable rating claim for apocrine hidrocystoma of the left eyelid and nose is also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand five issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including prostate condition, hypertension, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction (secondary to hypertension), and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ. The AOJ is required to obtain VA treatment records prior to October 25, 2008, Reserve service treatment and personnel records, and an additional VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's prostate condition.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected erectile dysfunction is denied. The Board found that the evidence does not support the presence of penile deformity, which is required for a 20% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7522.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for the 100 percent rating for PTSD, persistent depressive disorder to include TBI, and posttraumatic headaches are denied. The claim for restoration of the 30 percent rating for hypothyroidism is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to PTSD due to insufficient medical opinions addressing proximate cause and potential aggravation.

The Board has identified duty to assist errors related to the verification of herbicide agent exposure, radiation exposure, and service connection for diabetes mellitus type II. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for gout of the bilateral feet, bilateral hearing loss, prostate cancer, urge incontinence and stress incontinence, and erectile dysfunction due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran's conditions are being reviewed again with additional medical opinions provided.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including right upper extremity radiculopathy with muscle atrophy, major depressive disorder, and other disabilities, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to dress or undress himself, prepare meals, attend to the wants of nature, and require assistance for driving. The Board has determined that SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is warranted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was aggravated by his service-connected HIV.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of entitlement to service connection for ED secondary to service-connected CAD and DM due to a duty-to-assist error. The VA medical opinions obtained were inadequate as they did not address whether the Veteran's ED was caused or aggravated by his service-connected conditions, nor did they consider the potential aggravation of ED by herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted due to new evidence submitted, including the passage of the PACT Act. The appeals are granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection of a heart condition and erectile dysfunction, finding no unadjudicated formal or informal claims prior to October 20, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for loss of use of reproductive organ, including radical orchiectomy and erectile dysfunction, is denied as there is no evidence of penile deformity.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including effective date claims and disability evaluation requests. The appellant is seeking clarification on when certain benefits were awarded or should have been awarded.

The Veteran's claim for a bilateral hearing loss disability is denied as he does not have a current disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy (upper and lower extremities), erectile dysfunction, vestibular disability, skin condition, heart condition, and respiratory condition are remanded due to the need for further development of evidence.,The Veteran's claim for a bilateral kidney condition is remanded as it may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.