Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities as secondary to diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, diverticulitis, visual disorder (dry eye syndrome, cataracts, ocular hypertension), liver disorder (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis), and gout all as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for several conditions, including right knee disability and others. The issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction, cervical spine disability, and sleep apnea are remanded.

The appeal seeking to reopen a previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted. The issues of service connection for sleep apnea and major depressive disorder, as well as the TDIU claim, are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Erectile Dysfunction, finding that it did not have its onset in service and is not related to his active duty or caused by or aggravated by his service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed disabilities, finding that there was no credible evidence of herbicide agent exposure and insufficient medical opinions supporting a direct relationship between any of the conditions and service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for sinusitis or headaches, and denied service connection for back disorder and right epididymitis (now claimed as erectile dysfunction).

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to the submission of new evidence since the last decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and kidney stones were granted. The rating for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy was denied, as well as the claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus. Service connection for hypothyroidism was granted based on presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in Vietnam.,The Veteran's sleep apnea and kidney stones are presumed to be related to his service due to his service in the Republic of Vietnam, while peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction were not found to be directly related to service.

The Board has found that the record is incomplete and requires additional service records to be associated with the claims file. The Veteran's psychiatric, low back, right wrist, bilateral foot, and sleep apnea disabilities are also remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's hypertension was granted service connection. The claims for blurred vision, right and left shoulder disabilities, right and left hand disabilities, periodontal disease, bilateral pes planus, unequal leg length, erectile dysfunction, hemorrhoids, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), allergic rhinitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and bilateral elbow and wrist scars were all denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of a 40 percent rating for IVDS prior to October 13, 2016 was denied. The Veteran did not file a timely appeal after the November 2011 decision.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left second toe scar is dismissed as he did not file a timely appeal of the December 2009 rating decision that granted service connection with an effective date of November 26, 2008.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied. The evidence does not show penile deformity or other impairment associated with erectile dysfunction.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for IVDS is denied as the evidence does not show ankylosis of the thoracolumbar spine, and there are no incapacitating episodes meeting the criteria for a 60 percent rating under the Formula for Rating IVDS Based on Incapacitating Episodes.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities is granted as his education and work history prevented him from performing employment duties due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral hip disability, right ear hearing loss, PTSD, joint condition, and dental condition are remanded as new evidence has been submitted that may reopen these previously denied claims.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss is remanded as new evidence has been submitted that may reopen this previously denied claim.

The Board has determined that the evidence is evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's hearing loss was related to service. The decision on this issue remains pending and will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and service connection claims have been remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and addendum opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is remanded due to the need for a new evaluation considering his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction, finding that additional development is needed due to conflicting medical opinions and new evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II and its associated complications, were granted. The cervical spine disability, bilateral shoulder disabilities, arthritis of the upper and lower extremities, ankle disabilities, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's spouse. The claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea is reopened, but further development is needed before the merits can be addressed. The issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is reopened, but service connection remains denied.,The Veteran's right foot disorder claim is reopened, but service connection remains denied.,Service connection for allergic rhinitis is granted based on chronicity of symptoms after separation from service.,Service connection for fibromyalgia is denied as there is no current diagnosis and the evidence does not support a link to service.,Service connection for left foot disorder is denied due to lack of in-service event, injury or disease.,Service connection for cervical spine disorder is remanded.,Small bowel intussusception claim is remanded.,Headache disorder (including migraine and tension) claim is remanded.,Thoracolumbar spine disorder claim is remanded.,Right lower extremity radiculopathy claim is remanded.,Left lower extremity radiculopathy claim is remanded.,Erectile dysfunction claim is remanded.,Undifferentiated spondyloarthritis (claimed as right shoulder pain, left shoulder pain, etc.) claim is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, skin cancer of the head, and PTSD due to potential issues with verifying exposure to herbicide agents and a stressor. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding the PTSD claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence after the issuance of a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The case will be returned to the Board after compliance with appellate procedures.