Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has found that the Veteran's lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and skin disorders are related to his diabetes mellitus, type II. The claims for hypertension and ED have been remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and erectile dysfunction, finding that there is no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD, and sleep apnea are all granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for headaches (NOS) due to a lack of adequate examination. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA examination to determine if his penile deformity, which he contends was caused by a circumcision during active duty, is related to his service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a reproductive disorder, including erectile dysfunction and low sperm count, finding that there was no evidence to support the claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional development. Specifically, they need to verify herbicide exposure and obtain an opinion regarding the etiology of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, leaving no issues for the Board to consider.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for ischemic heart disease, type II diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease of the left and right lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremity are all denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were granted service connection based on continuity of symptomatology since separation from service.

The Veteran's cataracts are secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.,ED is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, but there is an approximate balance of evidence regarding whether it was aggravated by the diabetes.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 20 percent since January 17, 2019. The appeal for higher ratings on this issue and service connection for other conditions are denied.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction due to new evidence suggesting the Veteran may have had prostate cancer, which could be related to his rectal cancer. The VA will need to determine if the Veteran indeed had prostate cancer and whether it is at least as likely as not that his ED was caused by his prostate cancer.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The decision also noted that some of the issues are related to a service-connected lumbar spine disorder, but these secondary claims have not been granted.

Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus type II and erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.,Service connection is denied for a respiratory disorder. Service connection is remanded for ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and skin cancers (claimed as soft tissue sarcoma).

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete employment information and a need for further assessments. The Veteran's claim for VR&E services, including pursuing an M.S.W. Degree, is pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer with residuals including urinary incontinence, vitiligo of the bilateral hands, arms, and penis, DVT of the bilateral lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to Agent Orange exposure have all been denied.,There is no evidence of herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims for erectile dysfunction, headache disorder, GERD, and skin disorders. The Veteran's PTSD is also being examined to determine its current severity.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension. The claims for service connection for OSA and ED, both secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, were denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection due to incomplete development, including failure to notify the Veteran of scheduled examinations. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for HTN, a compensable rating for ED, and a compensable rating for left testicular torsion with complete atrophy. The Board found that there was no evidence of continuity of symptomatology or direct service connection for HTN, and noted that the Veteran’s current ED is compensated by SMC. For the left testicular torsion, the Board found no evidence of atrophy or removal of both testes.