Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has remanded three issues: service connection for a back disability, service connection for ED claimed as secondary to the back disability, and an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed due to incomplete medical records and need additional examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and aortic aneurysm, finding that there was no in-service event or link to service. The claim for increased rating of bilateral hearing loss prior to September 23, 2020, was also denied.,For erectile dysfunction, the Board found that the Veteran's disability had been manifested by loss of erectile power without deformity of the penis since September 23, 2020, and thus did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's death was caused by end-stage liver disease due to hepatitis C and alcohol use. Service connection for the cause of death is denied as there is no evidence linking his hepatitis C or other service-connected conditions to his death.

The Board has determined that the VA opinions obtained in October 2021 are inadequate for several of the issues, and thus these claims must be remanded again to obtain new medical opinions. The Veteran's service connection claims for sleep apnea, back condition, GERD, dyspepsia, headaches, and erectile dysfunction will need to be addressed based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal for all issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and hypertensive vascular disease due to a request for a personal hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness (claimed as 'Gulf War Syndrome'), TMJ, thoracolumbar spine disability, bilateral knee and hip disabilities, bilateral foot disabilities, lung disability, stomach disability, psychiatric disability, and erectile dysfunction have been denied. The claims are not supported by the evidence of record.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.,Service connection for COPD is granted based on evidence of a current disability, in-service disease or injury, and nexus.,Service connection for nephrolithiasis is denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.,The Veteran's prostate disability claim is remanded as there was no finding of a current disability at the time of examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have, as likely as not, precluded him from maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and work history since March 12, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II, and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II due to potential herbicide exposure in Okinawa.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's penile implant results in deformity of the penis, including internal or external distortion. A new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as he was attending school and had legal issues preventing employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete personnel records and the need for an additional medical opinion regarding his diverticulitis.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between service-connected conditions and the Veteran's hypertension and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction and a rating in excess of 10 percent for left hip limitation of extension have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues regarding a rating in excess of 20 percent for left acetabular fracture status post-surgical removal of bone chips with residual decreased range of motion and pain, as well as a rating in excess of 10 percent for left hip limitation of flexion.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a right ankle disability, which he contends is due to an injury sustained during his military service. The Board finds that this issue requires further development and remands the case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not show that any service-connected disability required regular assistance from another person.

The Veteran's leg condition (knee conditions) and heart disease are not granted as service-connected. However, the Veteran is granted service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's hypertension is denied as service-connected.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% from January 22, 2018. His erectile dysfunction is secondary to his prostate cancer and service-connected. The Board has granted the Veteran a higher rating for PTSD but remanded other issues including hypertension.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been granted a 50% rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Board also found that he is entitled to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.