Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, erectile dysfunction, and right hip disability due to new and material evidence. These claims are now remanded for further development.,The Board has also reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to his left ankle disability (service-connected low back disability). This claim is also remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if there is a relationship between the Veteran's ED and hypertension, both of which are secondary to his service-connected OSA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding its etiology and relationship to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for renal insufficiency has been reopened, and the Board finds that new and material evidence supports this claim. The Veteran's current renal insufficiency is proximately due to his service-connected multiple myeloma.,Regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2 (DMII), the Board has determined that additional medical opinion is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a grant of financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment or adaptive equipment only, as they do not result in loss or use of hands or feet.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and a need for further development regarding service connection for erectile dysfunction and an initial compensable evaluation for inguinal groin scars.

The Board has determined that there are pre-decisional duty to assist errors in the Veteran's claims for service connection of ED, bilateral knee conditions, and bilateral ankle conditions. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted as secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease. The issue of a higher disability rating for prostate cancer with urinary tract infections is dismissed due to acceptance of the current rating. A 60 percent disability rating is granted for coronary artery disease status post coronary artery bypass graft, and erectile dysfunction remains noncompensable.

The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for tinnitus is denied as the VA examiner found it less likely than not related to service.,The Veteran's claim for GERD is denied as the VA examiner found it less likely than not related to service.,The Veteran's claim for right shoulder disability is denied as the VA examiner found it less likely than not related to service.,The Veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions due to incomplete records from his active duty period.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for onychomycosis, bilateral feet has been dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction due to potential secondary effects from medications used to treat his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is granted a 40 percent evaluation from February 15, 2018. The left lower extremity neuropathy is granted a 10 percent evaluation prior to September 26, 2019 and denied in excess of 20 percent thereafter. The right lower extremity neuropathy is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus (DM) was denied, and his TDIU claim was also denied.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 60 percent, and the effective date for TDIU is set at December 16, 2012. The ratings for prostatectomy scars and erectile dysfunction remain denied.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and headaches are all granted. The Board found that the Veteran's BHL disability is related to in-service noise exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and higher ratings due to insufficient VA opinions regarding etiology and severity of the disabilities, as well as inadequate notice provided to the appellant.

The Veteran's reduction of a 40 percent rating for diabetes mellitus (DM) was improper, and the restoration of the 40 percent rating is granted. The Board also found that the Veteran warrants a total disability based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lung nodules, enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction, and hematuria due to insufficient evidence regarding Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected TBI. The cases are being returned for additional medical opinions.