Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, tinnitus, bilateral eye disability, erectile dysfunction, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral sinusitis, vertigo, and bilateral hearing loss disability. The Veteran's claims were not reopened due to the lack of new evidence.,Service connection was also denied for insomnia.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a low back disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD and major depressive disorder), hypertension, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), and erectile dysfunction (ED) due to in-service stressors. The Veteran's lay statements regarding continuity of symptomatology will be considered.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, benign prostatic hypertrophy, poor circulation, numbness of the left leg, numbness of the right leg, erectile dysfunction, asthma, coronary artery disease and chronic congestive heart failure, left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and urinary incontinence due to a lack of an adequate VA examination for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations. The AOJ is also tasked with determining whether service connection is in effect for diabetes mellitus, scheduling an examination for erectile dysfunction, and obtaining medical nexus opinions for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, fatigue, loss of sense of taste, and loss of sense of smell.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and lumbar strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, have prevented him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected Crohn’s disease with GERD, ED, and multiple arthralgias of the shoulders, knees, and left ankle is rated at 60 percent, which grants an increased rating.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer and its residuals, erectile dysfunction, and Parkinson’s disease due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The issues of service connection for bilateral upper extremity and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claims.,The Board will consider the effectiveness of service connection for various conditions, including hearing loss, respiratory issues, left 5th finger numbness, restless leg syndrome, knee disabilities, and foot hallux valgus.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities required the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation at the aid and attendance rate.

The Veteran's dry eye syndrome is granted with a 20 percent rating, and the maximum schedular evaluation for tinnitus is denied. Other claims are either denied or remanded.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction, neurological impairments of the upper extremities, and acquired psychiatric disorder have been dismissed. The Board found no evidence of a service-connected condition related to these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction, as it was not adequately addressed in the previous VA examinations and medical opinions. The Veteran will need new medical opinions that discuss the National Institutes of Health study on erectile dysfunction being an initial symptom of lung cancer.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for joint pain and a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for stress related headaches. The appeal regarding a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction was also dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his request for an increased rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of erectile dysfunction, left hip disability, low back disability and right shoulder disability were denied as new and material evidence was not received.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee was granted with an initial evaluation of 10 percent effective June 6, 2018.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected residual scars has been denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, intermittent numbness of the left hand and fingers, and intermittent numbness of the left knee and lower leg have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected PTSD has been remanded to obtain a new VA examination.,The Veteran's claims for evaluations in excess of 40 percent for his service-connected back conditions, resection of the large intestine, and removal of left kidney have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU has been remanded due to the interrelated nature with other increased rating claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a left knee disability, right knee disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and erectile dysfunction due to new evidence received since previous denials. The claims are further addressed in the REMAND section.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is denied as there is no evidence of penis deformity, which is required for a compensable evaluation under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected heart disorder due to insufficient opinions in the August 2018 VA examination reports. The Veteran is requested to provide an addendum opinion addressing direct service connection and aggravation of his conditions by medications taken for his service-connected heart disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted for coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction. The claim for basal cell/squamous cell carcinoma has not been granted due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.,Service connection is also granted for a bilateral nerve condition of the lower extremities (peripheral neuropathy) secondary to type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and secondary service connection for CAD, erectile dysfunction, and Raynaud’s disease were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in rating for CAD from September 11, 2013 to November 7, 2019, or on and after November 7, 2019. Service connection was also denied for Raynaud’s disease.