Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, finding no evidence of exposure to herbicide agents or other conditions in service that could support the claims. The Veteran's prostate cancer was not shown to be related to his active duty service, and there is insufficient medical literature linking diesel fuel or jet fuel exposure to prostate cancer.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's currently diagnosed erectile dysfunction, including androgen deficiency and libido failure, is related to his service. The appeal will be remanded for this purpose.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension and erectile dysfunction secondary to medication prescribed for a service-connected condition due to insufficient evidence of record. The Veteran needs an examination to determine the nature, onset, and etiology of his hypertension, and additional private medical records are needed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to uncertainty about the Veteran's exposure to herbicides. The AOJ must determine if his Republic of Korea service qualifies as 'in or near the DMZ' and readjudicate the claims.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of peripheral neuropathy, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction. The Board dismissed these appeals as a result.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further development is needed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Erectile Dysfunction, finding that it is not attributable to service and is not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including PTSD, ED, incontinence with urinary frequency, coronary artery disease status post pacemaker implant, and residuals of a stroke disability. The TDIU claim is also on appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for restoration of his prostate cancer disability rating and effective dates for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The appeals will be considered again after further review.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction, specifically whether a kidney infection during service caused any damage that resulted in the condition.

The Veteran's left adductor strain is rated at 20 percent, effective January 22, 2007.,Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for bladder dysfunction, chronic diarrhea and erectile dysfunction (claimed as residuals of a hemicolectomy) is denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of erectile dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and erectile dysfunction have been denied. The claim for bilateral foot injuries has been remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including additional VA examinations and studies to determine the current nature of the Veteran's conditions and their relationship to service. The issues include increased ratings for lumbar spine and cervical spine disorders, a rating increase for PTSD, a separate compensable rating for esophageal stricture, and service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for a low back disability and tinea pedis, a temporary 100 percent rating for PTSD, and service connection for a cardiac condition, bilateral knee disabilities, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence. The claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea have been reopened.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete VA treatment records and conflicting medical opinions.,VA will attempt to obtain any outstanding VA treatment records and military personnel records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the service connection claim for erectile dysfunction before a decision was made by the Board.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus is granted as service-connected due to exposure to Agent Orange during his military service.,Peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, as well as erectile dysfunction, are also granted as secondary to the service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.,Diabetic retinopathy is denied as there is no current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for skeletal arthritis, bilateral eye condition, kidney cancer, and erectile dysfunction have been denied as there is no evidence of a direct or presumptive relationship to his military service, including herbicide exposure.