Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for higher staged initial ratings for residuals of prostate cancer with voiding and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and ED, finding that the conditions did not manifest within one year of discharge and were not related to service-connected IHD.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his employability.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the other claims due to insufficient evidence on their merits.

The Veteran's appeal for hypertension was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the claim.,The Veteran's appeals for hepatitis C and PTSD were also dismissed as he withdrew them prior to a decision being made.,The application to reopen claims for an acquired psychiatric disability (dysthymic disorder) and erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Veteran's cerebrovascular accident and chronic headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected COPD with left pleural reaction and bronchial asthma. The Veteran's sleep apnea, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease, and status post myocardial infarction with coronary artery disease are also granted as secondary to his service-connected COPD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and prostate cancer are granted due to presumed exposure to herbicides during service. Service connection is also granted for bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities associated with diabetes mellitus, type II, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not render him unemployable prior to November 12, 2004. The claim for a TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating claim for right hand disability was denied. The claims for service connection of bilateral flat feet/pes planus, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and erectile dysfunction were reopened due to new evidence received since the last final decisions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment since May 20, 2013. The Board has referred the issue of TDIU prior to May 20, 2013 for extraschedular consideration.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease, all of which the Veteran claimed were due to in-service herbicide exposure. The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during his active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cardiac arrhythmia and erectile dysfunction due to lack of a medical nexus opinion. The other issues remain denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied as the condition is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The Board finds that the Veteran's tinnitus is less likely than not related to his in-service noise exposure and does not find it was caused by any of his service-connected disabilities, including medication prescribed for those conditions.

The Veteran's prostate cancer residuals are rated at 10 percent before September 19, 2016 and at 20 percent thereafter. His erectile dysfunction is not service-connected.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction and benign prostate hyperplasia due to their interrelated nature. The ED claim will be reconsidered in light of a positive opinion linking BPH to service, while the BPH claim is pending adjudication.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including sleep apnea, hepatitis C, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The VA is instructed to obtain relevant medical records, request SSA disability benefits information, provide a VCAA notice letter regarding secondary service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, attempt to corroborate in-service stressors, and obtain addendum opinions from VA clinicians.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied, and his claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction (ED) is granted. The ED has been rated at the maximum allowable schedular rating of 20 percent.

The Veteran appeals for a higher rating for type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and its related conditions, including erectile dysfunction and onychomycosis of bilateral toes. The current examination does not reflect the need for regulation of activities due to DM.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral lower extremity disability, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a sleep disorder, and erectile dysfunction. The VA is directed to obtain any missing service treatment records and schedule the Veteran for appropriate examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a right groin condition and erectile dysfunction, finding that the Veteran's current condition did not originate during or because of his military service.