Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder, needs further review and a medical opinion is required.

The Veteran's service connection claims for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus II, hypertension, gout, and erectile dysfunction have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to in-service injury or disease.,No VA examination was required as there is no indication of an event, injury, or disease occurring in service, nor any chronic disease manifesting within one year after service discharge. The Veteran's STRs show normal clinical evaluations at service separation and the first documented findings for CAD, diabetes, hypertension, and gout occurred decades after service.,The Veteran's lay statements about exposure to herbicides are not credible as they do not provide details of when or where he was exposed, nor are they corroborated by his military personnel records. The Board does not find any evidence of in-service injury or disease that could be linked to the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, beginning July 20, 2015. The Board granted the TDIU claim based on all reasonable doubt being resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, coronary artery disease (CAD), neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to prostate cancer. The Veteran's exposure to herbicides is not presumed due to lack of evidence and the absence of a factual foundation.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction. The decision on the hearing loss claim is based on evidence showing that the Veteran's current hearing loss may be related to his military service, while the erectile dysfunction claim was previously denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is required to address the nexus of these conditions to service, including any potential herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claims for service connection for a skin disorder and erectile dysfunction is granted. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied.

PTSD has been granted as related to an in-service stressor.,The claim for cancer of the left pharyngeal tonsil is remanded due to lack of evidence corroborating exposure to ionizing radiation.

The appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, characterized by loss of erectile power and no penile deformity, has been rated at 0 percent since July 27, 2020. The Board denied an increased rating as the criteria for a compensable (20%) rating are not met.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for hypertension has been dismissed.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction has been dismissed.,The reduction of the GERD disability rating from 30 percent to 10 percent was not proper.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a heart disability, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type II, and erectile dysfunction due to the failure to verify the Veteran's claimed herbicide agent exposure during his period of active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including Parkinson’s disease and related disorders, render him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board granted his claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The claim for service connection is being remanded for another examination by a urologist or similar specialist, while the SMC claim remains inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim.

The Veteran's PTSD and erectile dysfunction have been granted service connection, with a 70% rating for PTSD.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not related to his military service, but may be secondary to his service-connected hypertension. The issues of service connection and special monthly compensation based on loss of use are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development and lack of compliance with previous directives. The Veteran's claims for service connection for sterility and erectile dysfunction are being reviewed again, focusing on whether his current conditions are related to in-service radiation exposure.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bladder cancer is granted. The Veteran's peripheral vestibular disorder is granted a 30% disability rating effective October 7, 2019. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted an initial compensable disability rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, bilateral eye disorder, gastrointestinal disorder (claimed as GERD and chronic gastritis), and bilateral foot disorder due to insufficient evidence or conflicting opinions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus and entitlement to SMC for loss of use of a creative organ. The claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus was denied.