Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction is considered to be a loss of use of a creative organ, and the Board has granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the K level based on this condition.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension and an initial disability rating greater than 20-percent for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction. As a result, the appeals are dismissed.

The Veteran's cervical spine condition and erectile dysfunction are now considered secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.,New evidence has been submitted, including VA examination reports and a private medical opinion, which supports the claim for secondary service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination for erectile dysfunction, and a new examination is needed.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not service-connected and does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.,The Veteran's chronic renal disease has not progressed to require dialysis, and thus cannot be rated at higher than 60 percent. The evidence shows that his GFR remains within normal limits.,PTSD was initially granted in September 2013 with a 30% rating. In the August 2020 decision, the Veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 50%, effective April 28, 2020.

The Board has remanded the claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease and erectile dysfunction, finding that a new medical opinion is necessary due to conflicting opinions in the record.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, erectile dysfunction, left hand strain, right knee strain, and Meniere's syndrome due to incomplete treatment records and need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, hair loss (male pattern baldness), sleep apnea, scar, cyst, and erectile dysfunction have all been denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities or service connection has not been established.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected erectile dysfunction was denied, but he received a compensable rating of 10% effective December 28, 2005. The VA also granted SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ effective June 8, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to readjudicate his claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, including as secondary to service-connected hypertension. The new evidence submitted did not relate to whether the condition was incurred in or caused by military service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for further development due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not attempting to obtain the Veteran's Social Security Administration (SSA) records, which may be relevant to assessing his disability severity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and inadequate examination reports.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and left shoulder disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during service and have continued since.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction, allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis with headaches), and hypertension have been denied. The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension is being remanded to obtain a VA medical opinion.,The Board finds that the Veteran's hypertension claim should be remanded to address whether his diagnosed hypertension is the result of an injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board has determined that the AOJ's decision on the merits of the appellant's claims for service connection was not properly considered due to procedural errors and insufficient medical opinions. The Board is remanding these matters to allow for further development, including obtaining a copy of the NAS report and additional medical opinions addressing the appellant's exposure to herbicide agents during his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, rectal cancer, and hypothyroidism are all granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service on the U.S.S. Preble in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the RO did not substantially comply with prior remand instructions and thus, both prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Crohn's disease, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction secondary to prostate cancer, and type II diabetes mellitus have been granted. The claim for increased rating for hemorrhoids prior to February 16, 2012 and in excess of 20 percent thereafter is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of brain trauma and ADHD have been granted. The claim for hypogonadism has been remanded, as well as the secondary service connection claim for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and maintaining substantial gainful employment, thus denying his claim for total disability rating due to individual unemployability for accrued benefits purposes.