Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction due to inextricably intertwined issues. The Veteran's hypertension is being reviewed again as it could significantly impact these other claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for Erectile Dysfunction and a disability rating in excess of 60 percent for residuals of prostate cancer, finding that the evidence does not support higher ratings based on current symptomatology.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cardiac disability, muscle cramps, loss of sex drive (to include erectile dysfunction), and a disability of the nervous system due to neurotoxicity. The evidence does not support current diagnoses or a causal relationship between these conditions and service.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis of any of the claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and prostate cancer, have been granted effective May 30, 2008. The claims for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and erectile dysfunction are also effective from this date.

The Board denied service connection for low back condition, headaches, ED, high blood pressure, and sleep issues as the Veteran's conditions did not manifest in-service or within one year post-service. The Board also found no secondary service connection due to his low back condition.

The Veteran's request for a temporary total rating due to treatment of his right shoulder disability is denied as he does not have a service-connected condition.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied based on lack of evidence linking the current condition to service. The earliest reported symptoms are from after separation from active duty.,The Veteran's claims for left knee, right knee, and erectile dysfunction disabilities are remanded due to insufficient medical evidence to determine their relationship to service.,Service connection for hypertension is also remanded as there is no sufficient medical evidence to determine its onset or relation to service.

The Veteran's hypertension is rated at 10 percent, but no higher. The initial rating for service-connected lumbar strain has been granted at 40 percent from April 24, 2019.,Service connection was denied for erectile dysfunction, hiatal hernia/GERD, headaches, PTSD, joint problems, fatigue/shortness of breath, and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's BHL is related to his military occupational specialty, while the cause of his ED remains unclear.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, lumbar spine disability, and cervical spine disability. The claims were reopened due to new evidence submitted since the previous denial.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is not secondary to his service-connected hypertension. The TDIU claim was granted effective December 11, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for an increase in his rating for epididymitis with erectile dysfunction was denied as the effective date cannot be earlier than the date of receipt of his intent to file, which is February 13, 2017.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is denied as it did not manifest during service or until more than a year after discharge, and there is no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents.,Erectile dysfunction is denied as it did not originate in service or until more than a year after discharge, and is not related to the Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus or any other service-connected condition.,Peripheral neuropathy, bilateral lower extremities, is denied for similar reasons: no evidence of onset during service or within one year post-service, and not linked to the Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus or any other service-connected condition.,Retinopathy is denied as it did not originate in service or until more than a year after discharge, and is not related to the Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus or any other service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD with alcohol use disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected PTSD is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's headaches are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's tinnitus is denied a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected prostate cancer and/or diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of service connection and evaluation for various disabilities, including PTSD with panic attacks. The Veteran will be afforded VA examinations to address these claims.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received sufficient to support the reopening of this claim.,An earlier effective date for a 100 percent rating for PTSD prior to September 15, 2017 is denied as there was no pending unadjudicated claim for an increased rating for PTSD prior to that date.

The Veteran's tinnitus and left ear hearing loss have been granted service connection. The Board has found an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding the Veteran's right ear hearing loss, stroke, facial numbness, right leg numbness, hypertension, skin cancer, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and erectile dysfunction. These issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, hip disorders, ankle disorders, and bilateral knee and hearing loss. The reasons for remand include needing to address whether obesity caused or aggravated these conditions due to PTSD or diabetes.