Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeals of all issues related to service connection and increased ratings, including bilateral shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss disability, erectile dysfunction, neurogenic bladder, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression), and dental disorder. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to June 18, 2015.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus with related conditions is remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of new evidence.

An effective date of October 9, 2014 is granted for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's low back and bilateral knee disabilities are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus and its related complications due to potential herbicide exposure during service. The Veteran's claim is based on his assertion of herbicide exposure at Fort McClellan in Allison, Alabama from March 7, 1977, to May 5, 1977.

The Board has remanded three issues: entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD and/or medication prescribed for service-connected disabilities, entitlement to service connection for muscle spasms of the neck, and entitlement to service connection for muscle spasms in the legs. The Court found that the Board erred in failing to address secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claim of an increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and nervous tremors due to exposure to herbicide agents.,All aspects of the Veteran's contentions should be addressed in the etiology opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of adequate statement of reasons or bases for denying service connection for erectile dysfunction, including as secondary to service-connected disabilities and medications.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to herbicide exposure for further development, including verification of exposure and medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims of secondary service connection for depression and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a search for missing service treatment records. The claim for L5-S1 disc herniation with sciatica is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of circumcision was denied, but service connection for a penile rash secondary to the service-connected circumcision was granted. The Veteran's TDIU claim was also denied.

The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 7522.,The Veteran's left little finger disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5230.,The Veteran's right hand disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has found that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,Hypercholesterolemia is not service-connected.,Erectile dysfunction, hypertension, headaches, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, lumbar radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability are all remanded for further development.,The Veteran's tinnitus began during his military service. Service connection is granted.,Hypercholesterolemia is not a disability that can be awarded by VA.,Erectile dysfunction, hypertension, headaches, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, lumbar radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability are all remanded for further development. The Veteran's service connection claims will need to be re-evaluated based on new evidence or clarification.,The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s left shoulder disability is less likely than not caused by his military service due to lack of medical records supporting a chronic condition during service, and right shoulder disability was deferred as the Veteran had not been released from his orthopedic surgeon at the time of examination. The claims are remanded for further development.,The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s left shoulder disability is less likely than not caused by his military service due to lack of medical records supporting a chronic condition during service, and right shoulder disability was deferred as the Veteran had not been released from his orthopedic surgeon at the time of examination. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of circumcision caused by phimosis have resulted in a loss of erectile power with penile deformity, warranting an initial increased evaluation of 20 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not impose the need for regular aid and attendance, thus his claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for regular aid and attendance of another person is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected disabilities, specifically prostate cancer, ischemic heart disease, and herpes simplex.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the failure of the Veteran to report for scheduled VA examinations. The Board will provide another opportunity for the Veteran to attend these exams.

The Board has denied DIC benefits due to the Veteran not meeting the criteria for a disability rated totally disabling for 10 or more years immediately preceding death. The cause of death is remanded as an addendum opinion from a clinician is needed regarding whether any service-connected disabilities contributed substantially or materially to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection is granted for coronary heart disease due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.,Service connection is denied for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).,The Veteran's dementia, hypertension, heart attack (stroke), peripheral vascular disease, erectile dysfunction, and kidney renal insufficiency are remanded for further analysis regarding their relationship to his period of service or service-connected conditions.,Accrued benefits for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound status is also remanded.