Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including examinations and opinions regarding his renal disorder, erectile dysfunction, lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, TDIU, and SMC.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure in Vietnam, and his voiding dysfunction and erectile dysfunction are also granted as secondary to the prostate cancer.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for service connection and SMC were denied. The earliest possible effective dates are January 27, 2017.

The Board has found that the Veteran's service connection claims for hepatocellular carcinoma, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, obstructive sleep apnea, iron deficiency anemia, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to a failure to verify the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents while stationed in Korea.

The Board has granted effective dates of February 27, 2015 for the grant of service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran also received effective dates for special monthly compensation based on housebound status and loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has granted service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, considering the side effects of his prescribed psychotropic medication regimen.

Service connection is granted for bilateral dry eye syndrome, tinnitus, and migraine headaches. Service connection is denied for acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, right knee disability, left knee disability loss, left hip disability, right foot disability loss, lumbar spine disability, and skin rash.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 10 percent rating for epididymitis and granted service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED). The decision is based on evidence showing that ED was caused by his service-connected epididymitis.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of entitlement to a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction due to duty-to-assist errors in prior examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for CAD, diabetes, IBS, and a genitourinary disability are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The AOJ is required to obtain VA opinions regarding herbicide exposure and its relation to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of ED and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD is also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error regarding secondary service connection and Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) as it is found to be related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for fatty liver and remanded other issues due to the need for additional medical examination and records.

The Veteran's service connection claim for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction due to prostate cancer is granted, with the presumption of exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange) in service.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected back and left hip disabilities.,The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as it had its onset during service.

The Veteran's post traumatic vascular headaches have been restored to a 10 percent rating from December 21, 2018.,The claims for reopening the service connection for psoriasis and skin condition (secondary to sexual trauma or exposure to depleted uranium) are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for COPD is denied as the weight of evidence does not support a finding that his current condition resulted from in-service asbestos exposure.,The Veteran's claim for increased rating for bilateral hearing loss remains pending, with the highest possible rating (50%) granted effective June 30, 2022.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for crush injury to the right fifth digit is denied as there is no showing of an exceptional disability picture or arthritis that would warrant a higher rating under other diagnostic codes.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction remains pending, with remand required due to insufficient evidence addressing his contention of herbicide agent exposure.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for cerebrovascular accident (CVA) remains pending, with remand required due to insufficient evidence addressing his contention of herbicide agent exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, leading to a grant of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the addition of new evidence after a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The claims include increased ratings for left lower extremity radiculopathy and psoriasis, service connection for erectile dysfunction, lichen simplex, urticaria, and furuncles, as well as TDIU.