Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has restored service connection for ischemic heart disease and remanded the issues of service connection for a left knee condition, colon condition (claimed as colon polyps), and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and left knee condition have been denied. The Board has remanded the claims for sleep apnea and left knee condition.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for depressive symptoms and insomnia are being remanded due to his apparent withdrawal at the May 2018 hearing.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction is being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with his hypertension claim. The RO must issue a SOC on this issue.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for hypertension due to service in Vietnam is being remanded based on the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) 2018 update, which changed its classification from 'limited or suggestive evidence' to 'sufficient evidence of an association'.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for gastrointestinal disorder is being remanded as it involves missing private treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for higher SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction as there is no justiciable case or controversy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for heart disability, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, bilateral foot disabilities (arthritis), and bilateral upper extremity disabilities (carpal tunnel syndrome) are inextricably intertwined with his exposure to herbicide agents during service. Therefore, these claims have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claims for ischemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus type II, and erectile dysfunction are all granted as presumptively related to herbicide exposure during active duty.

The Board has granted the Veteran's requests to reopen his claims for service connection for various conditions, but has remanded these cases due to incomplete information regarding his exposure and treatment.

The appeals for service connection on all five issues have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, migraines and tension headaches associated with TBI, and TBI were denied as the effective dates assigned are the earliest allowed by law.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction and his request for special monthly compensation due to loss of use of a creative organ, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction, coronary artery disease, tension headaches secondary to PTSD, sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, and back disability was denied. The Veteran is granted service connection for these conditions with initial ratings assigned.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hearing loss, fibromyalgia, ED, myelitis of the cervical spine, rheumatic myalgia, and skin disorder due to potential service connection based on exposure to petrochemical agents, lubricants, solvents and/or substances during active duty service. The VA will conduct additional examinations and obtain any necessary medical records to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including melanoma, prostate disorder, hypertension, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, erectile dysfunction, and cancer of the lymph nodes. The claims are being remanded to obtain VA examinations and determine if there is a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service, particularly his exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lung cancer, diabetes mellitus, type II, and upper extremity disorders due to exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for erectile dysfunction was also denied. Service-connected burial benefits were not granted as the cause of death was listed as lung cancer.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly PTSD and peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's wife provides assistance with daily activities such as medication management, bathing, shaving, dressing, and using the toilet.

The Veteran's appeals of his claims for service connection for myopia, erectile dysfunction, and heart disease have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing those appeals.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right knee, left knee, and erectile dysfunction have been granted. However, the Veteran's increased rating claims for right ankle and left ankle disabilities are denied.,The Veteran's PTSD with depression and degenerative arthritis of the spine have not yet received a statement of the case.

The Veteran's service connection claims for diabetes mellitus, type II and coronary artery disease are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides. The claims for erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity are remanded. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is also remanded.