Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, finding no evidence of penile deformity.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for depression was denied. The claim for an increased rating of 50 percent or higher for mixed type headache disorder was granted, effective November 1, 2011 to June 19, 2019. The claim for a higher rating for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease status post L4-5 discectomy was denied. Separate ratings of 10 percent or higher were granted for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities associated with lumbar spine degenerative disc disease status post L4-5 discectomy, effective February 23, 2007. A noncompensable rating was granted for erectile dysfunction associated with lumbar spine degenerative disc disease status post L4-5 discectomy, effective February 23, 2007. SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ was granted, effective February 23, 2007.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II. Special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ is also granted.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ as the Veteran requested withdrawal of these issues.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for erectile dysfunction must be remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for a new VA examination.

A rating of 40 percent, but no more, for a traumatic brain injury is granted. Service connection for erectile dysfunction due to elective circumcision is denied.

The Veteran's claims for excessive weight gain, left hand tremor, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed. The right foot disorder claim was denied. Service connection for rhinophyma rosacea has been granted with a 60% rating prior to December 15, 2015, and a 10% rating thereafter.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted effective June 25, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied for various conditions, including high cholesterol, gout, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, a sleep disability, a heart disability, urinary incontinence, an acquired psychiatric disability (to include depression and anxiety), headaches, a prostate disability, a thyroid disability, and hypertension. The Board found that there was no evidence of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between any of his service-connected conditions and his death. The Board also found that none of his service-connected disabilities contributed to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of prostate cancer, including erectile dysfunction and voiding dysfunction, due to herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran is also entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an erectile dysfunction disability is granted, and his PTSD disability is rated at 70 percent effective from the date of the decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, stomach disorder (GERD), and erectile dysfunction due to exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service or to contaminated water exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection for GERD and ED, as well as SMC based on loss of use. The claims are also remanded to obtain a new VA medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine disorder, right lower extremity neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, and jaw disorder. The reasons included lack of in-service injury or disease, no continuity of symptoms since service, and insufficient medical evidence linking the disorders to service.

The Board has ordered the Veteran to be scheduled for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his currently diagnosed sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction. The appeal is remanded due to the inability to contact the Veteran for scheduling these exams.

The Veteran is permanently and totally disabled due to service-connected conditions, including fibromyalgia, which affects his ability to walk without the aid of assistive devices. The Board granted eligibility for specially adapted housing based on this disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to June 12, 2012.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, OSA, and ED are denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss are being remanded due to incomplete development.,An effective date earlier than September 24, 2014 for the award of sleep apnea is denied.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II. The issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to June 7, 2017 is remanded due to its interdependence with another pending claim.