Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left RLS were denied, while his claim for erectile dysfunction was granted. The decision also noted that the Veteran's sleep apnea claim is remanded.

The Board has denied all increased rating claims for various service-connected conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, erectile dysfunction (ED), bilateral hearing loss, depressive disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), sleep apnea, and diabetes mellitus (DM).

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and postoperative left ankle fracture.

The Board denied service connection for Hypertension and Erectile Dysfunction, finding that the evidence did not show a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's Parkinson's disease and related conditions have necessitated a higher level of care, including hospitalization and skilled home health care. The Board has granted SMC at the (r)(2) rate based on this need.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied. The claim for service connection for depression (major depressive disorder) is being remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is not related to his in-service vasectomy or any other condition. The kidney disability issue was remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including heart disorder, GERD, liver disorder, and peripheral neuropathy. The decision also noted that the Veteran's sciatica was not incurred in service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require care or assistance from another person on a regular basis to protect him from hazards and dangers incident to his daily environment, which has been determined based on the evidence of record. As such, the claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is granted.

Your appeal for service connection has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The claims will be closed without prejudice.

The Veteran's claims for an effective date prior to October 16, 2023, and initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction have been denied.,Claims for service connection of left shoulder disorder, hypertension, TBI, and IBS are also remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The Board has not assigned a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, as the condition is already compensated by SMC. For hypertension, the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence as there was no evidence of a nexus to service or toxic exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claim of service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension. The claims for DM II, sleep apnea, and ED are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) due to a failure to provide a VA examination or obtain medical nexus opinions regarding service connection. The Veteran was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction and somatic system disorder due to a lack of evidence showing current disabilities related to these conditions during or recent to the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran's prostate cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and DM II are presumed to be related to his exposure to herbicide agents in service. Service connection is granted for these conditions as well as for ED secondary to DM II, kidney disability (diagnosed as diabetic CKD and kidney cancer), and CKD secondary to DM II. Hypertension is not considered presumptively related to herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of February 27, 2024 for the awards of service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral flat feet is dismissed. The issue of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.