Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and an increased rating for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher ratings based on current symptomatology.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of erectile dysfunction was denied. The earliest the disability could be granted is from February 21, 2020.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ was denied. The earliest the entitlement could arise is from November 26, 2018.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, bladder cancer, hypertension, male reproductive organ condition (erectile dysfunction), peripheral vascular disease, gross hematuria, and retinopathy and diplopia are all granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure during his military service.,Service connection for these conditions is based on the presumption that they were caused by exposure to herbicides in Thailand.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and urinary incontinence, but remanded the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination regarding the nature of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, specifically whether it is an internal deformity or related to diabetic neuropathy.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and denied TDIU due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The Board found that hypertension is related to service, but did not find sufficient evidence to support a finding of unemployability due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, claudication, neuropathy of the lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction as they are not related to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include psychiatric disorders, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, eye disabilities, stroke, lung disabilities, hearing loss, ear, nose, and throat disabilities, and diabetes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and new examinations. The issues include obesity/weight gain, bilateral knee disorders, right ankle disorder, erectile dysfunction, metabolic syndrome, lung/breathing disorder, and DMII all related to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer, and urinary frequency as secondary to prostate cancer have been denied. The Board found no evidence of herbicide exposure during service, and the Veteran does not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to his Vietnam-era service. Additionally, there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between the current conditions and service.

The Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer is linked to his current voiding residuals, erectile dysfunction, and unspecified anxiety disorder. The PACT Act of 2022 grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to consider whether the Appellant is entitled to DIC benefits for the cause of the Veteran's death under 38 U.S.C. § 1310 and to enhanced DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1311(a)(2).

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction was withdrawn prior to the promulgation of a decision.,New and material evidence has been received, allowing the petition to reopen the claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for erectile dysfunction and varicocele have been denied as the examinations were not conducted due to the Veteran's failure to report without good cause.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU has also been denied because he did not provide a detailed post-service employment history or indicate which service-connected disabilities caused his unemployability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to search for relevant records and afford him VA examinations. The issues of service connection are being addressed.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure. His erectile dysfunction, which is linked to his hypertension, is also granted as secondary to the service-connected condition.

The Board denied service connection for low back disability, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, erectile dysfunction, and respiratory disorder. The examiner found that the Veteran's current conditions did not clearly and unmistakably preexist service and were less likely than not incurred in or caused by service.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are found to be related to his active duty service. The right foot, RUEPN, LUEPN, RLEPN, LLEPN, left hip, right hip, right CTS, left CTS, right hip scar, lumbar spine, CAD, left knee, right knee, hypertension, and ED conditions are not found to be related to his active duty service. The Veteran's Hepatitis C is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or residuals associated with the condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including lumbar spine disability, right ankle disability, bilateral knee disability, erectile dysfunction, and heart disability. The claims were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date prior to July 19, 2018, for the grant of service connection and special monthly compensation. The effective date was set at July 19, 2018, which is when VA received the Veteran's intent to file a claim.