Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 80 percent, with two disabilities rated at least 40 percent. His service-connected disabilities prevent him from following or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral ankle disability, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claims will be reviewed again with new VA examinations.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for prostate cancer residuals and erectile dysfunction were denied or remanded due to lack of evidence supporting higher ratings. The Board found that the current conditions did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has denied an initial compensable rating for hypertension. The claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, left knee disability, and left wrist strain are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected ischemic heart disease alone renders him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and he is also eligible for special monthly compensation based on housebound status due to multiple service-connected disabilities. However, he does not meet the criteria for regular aid and attendance benefits.

The Veteran's request to reopen his previously denied claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was withdrawn.,Claims for service connection for bilateral knee and hip arthritis were both dismissed as new and material evidence was not received within the required timeframe.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus. The claims for chronic bronchitis and emphysema, as well as hypertension and erectile dysfunction (to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus), are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for scars of the bilateral shoulders and base of the neck was denied, but he was granted TDIU.

The Board has remanded the issue of TDIU prior to November 2011 due to insufficient evidence regarding the impact of service-connected disabilities on the Veteran's ability to work during that period. A new VA examination is required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient medical opinions and the need for additional examination. The issues include right elbow, left knee, and right knee conditions; PTSD; sleep apnea; hypertension; gastrointestinal condition; acid reflux; erectile dysfunction; neuropathy; diabetes mellitus; and heart condition.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary due to the need for further examination and review of records, particularly regarding whether the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected disabilities, including difficulty swallowing due to Parkinson’s disease and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's topical medications used in 2015, and will need to review all available VA treatment records from May 2014 to January 2017.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is proximately due to his service-connected PTSD and associated medications.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for traumatic deviated nasal septum is denied as the evidence does not show a 50 percent obstruction in both nasal passages or complete obstruction of one side.,The Veteran's initial disability evaluation in excess of 0 percent for hemorrhoids is denied as there are no large or thrombotic hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue and frequent recurrences.

The claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records. The Veteran's back disorder, gastritis, acquired psychiatric disorders (anxiety and depression), erectile dysfunction, and hypertension are all under review.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. However, the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes mellitus is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, kidney stones, and enlarged prostate due to insufficient opinions in the VA examination reports. The Veteran is required to provide updated treatment records and his reserve personnel records are needed to determine if any conditions were incurred or aggravated during ACDUTRA.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it was not related to his service or any service-connected conditions. The decision also remanded the issue of a rating in excess of 20 percent disabling prior to October 31, 2014, and in excess of 60 percent thereafter for service connected residuals of prostate cancer.

The Veteran's claims for a separate compensable rating for erectile dysfunction (ED) and onychomycosis of the right great toe associated with service-connected diabetes mellitus are denied.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings in excess of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities prior to September 18, 2013, are also denied. The case is remanded for further development.