Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet are related to his military service.,The Veteran’s right ankle disability, diagnosed as posterior tibial tendonitis and osteoarthritis, is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for right knee disability and chronic kidney disease have been withdrawn.,Service connection has been granted for erectile dysfunction as secondary to lumbar spine disability, hypertension as secondary to acquired psychiatric disorder and lumbar spine disabilities, but the claim for sleep apnea remains pending due to insufficient evidence addressing its relationship with service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, Type II (DM), diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and coronary artery disease. As such, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the issues of urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, right trapezius strain, right ear hearing loss, short-term memory loss disorder distinct from PTSD with depressive disorder and TBI residuals, initial compensable rating for TBI, and a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar degenerative disc disease on an extraschedular basis after November 20, 2014 has been withdrawn. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and basal cell skin cancer of the nose. The decision is based on direct service connection as all conditions are found to be related to in-service events or pre-existing conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability evaluation for service-connected erectile dysfunction, a disability evaluation in excess of 60 percent for service-connected prostate cancer, and entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has denied service connection for Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Right Shoulder Disorder, and Erectile Dysfunction as these conditions are not shown to be related to active duty or ACDUTRA service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw all issues on appeal, and the Board has dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a cervical spine disability, GERD, erectile dysfunction, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disability due to additional development being needed. The Veteran's representative argues that these disabilities are related to his now service-connected sleep apnea.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and lower back condition, both related to the Veteran's active duty service. Service connection for gastrointestinal condition is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and erectile dysfunction. The claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU is also granted.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction, which is a residual of prostate cancer, has been rated at zero percent since May 25, 2019. The Board denied a compensable rating as the disability does not meet the criteria for a 20% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7522 due to lack of penile deformity.

The Board denied the Veteran's requests for an earlier effective date for the awards of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA). The effective dates were set at February 21, 2014.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has determined that the severance of service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction was improper, thus restoring the original service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development and consideration of whether an extraschedular TDIU rating is appropriate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is aggravated by his service-connected residuals of prostate cancer, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for partial loss of use of bowel and bladder control and erectile dysfunction, finding that these conditions are not related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of whether the Veteran's ED is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected conditions, specifically diabetes, CAD, PTSD, peripheral neuropathy, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss was denied due to lack of a current disability, but the appeal has been reopened.,Service connection for loss of use of reproductive organ and erectile dysfunction were granted as they are related to his military service.