Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, as well as erectile dysfunction, all secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was granted. Additionally, his claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities were also granted.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's dermatitis and obstructive sleep apnea are both granted, with the dermatitis being considered a continuation of a condition noted in service. The eye disability other than the right cornea is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic jock itch is denied as there is no evidence of a disease or injury during service and the condition has not been linked to any in-service event.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction, left foot disorder, and left knee disorder are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions on etiology. Service connection for left shoulder disorder is also remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of verification of his claimed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The Veteran served on temporary duty orders (TDY) in Vietnam, but there is no evidence confirming these TDY assignments.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and his service, as well as any potential secondary or aggravating effects of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bronchitis, obstructive sleep apnea, hernia inguinal as secondary to external hemorrhoids with pruritus ani, and chronic sinusitis are being remanded.,Special monthly compensation based on loss of use is granted effective October 7, 2015.

The claims of service connection for pituitary adenoma with prolactinoma, hypothyroidism, and a psychiatric disorder have been granted. The claim for service connection for right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, erectile dysfunction, and left knee disorder remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's current unspecified depressive disorder is not related to his service.,Service connection was denied for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than November 16, 2017 for service connection have been denied.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus has been remanded.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left upper and right upper extremity diabetic neuropathy have been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction has been remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, BPH, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), HTN, glaucoma, and retinopathy have been remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for Parkinson’s disease has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding a current acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. Service connection is granted for tinnitus and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction, finding insufficient medical evidence to decide these claims. The Veteran is also seeking a higher rating for his sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful activity prior to November 15, 2011.

Service connection for unspecified depressive disorder is granted.,Service connection for prostate cancer is denied.,Service connection for sleep condition is denied.,Service connection for hypertension is denied.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Board has dismissed all appeals seeking service connection for various conditions as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus requires a rating in excess of 10 percent, but no higher. The effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits have been granted as July 1, 2015. The issues of increased ratings for generalized anxiety disorder with insomnia NOS and alcohol abuse, prostate cancer, irradiation proctitis associated with prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable rating for residuals of a penile laceration and ED have been REMANDED due to the need for additional examinations. The current severity of DM and lower extremity PN will also be assessed.

The Veteran's bladder cancer and erectile dysfunction are granted service connection, but prostate cancer is remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, neuropathies of bilateral upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction as these conditions are not related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has reopened the claim for PTSD and remanded both PTSD and Erectile Dysfunction claims. The Veteran's claim will be further evaluated after attempting to verify his in-service stressor.