Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's PTSD is being examined to determine if it was caused or aggravated by his in-service left knee injury and fear of Libya attack during service. His hypertension and erectile dysfunction are also being examined to determine their relationship with his service-connected conditions.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and erectile dysfunction. The claims are remanded to obtain VA examinations to determine if these disabilities are secondary to his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since April 9, 2010. The Board finds that the Veteran was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his combination of service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease has rendered him unemployable, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. Additionally, the Veteran is now eligible for special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board denied an increased disability rating for the service-connected diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy, hypertension and erectile dysfunction as the evidence did not show that the Veteran required regulation of activities to control his diabetes.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction associated with prostate cancer, status post prostatectomy is denied as there is no evidence of penile deformity.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for gastrointestinal disability, diverticulitis, erectile dysfunction, and hiatal hernia as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further examination and development.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is now rated at 40 percent since August 23, 2011.,The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities are both rated at 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims as they involve issues of service connection for various conditions, including sarcoidosis, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction. The remand requires additional medical examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal on the issue of an earlier effective date for diabetes mellitus type II, associated with herbicide exposure, has been withdrawn and dismissed. The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction as there is no evidence that it was incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations related to erectile dysfunction and PTSD are inadequate, and thus these claims must be remanded for further evaluations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The highest schedular rating of 60% was granted for neurodermatitis, but no other condition received a positive decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a left knee condition, sleep apnea, hypertension, acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including posttraumatic stress disorder, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and nightmare disorder).,The Court vacated the Board's decision on the increased rating for cervical spine disability and left ankle disability. The issues of service connection are inextricably intertwined with PTSD.,The Court also remanded the claim for hypertension and acid reflux due to their relationship with PTSD. Additional development is needed regarding gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).,The Veteran's representative noted that he was taking issue with VA examinations provided in January 2012 and June 2015, which would encompass the rating period for the 30 percent rating.,The Court also remanded the claim for an increased rating higher than 30 percent for cervical spine disability effective from January 2, 2014. The Veteran's representative noted that he was taking issue with VA examinations provided in January 2012 and June 2015, which would encompass the rating period for the 30 percent rating.,The Court also remanded the claim for an increased rating higher than 10 percent for left ankle disability. The Veteran's representative noted that he was taking issue with VA examinations provided in January 2012 and June 2015, which would encompass the rating period for the 30 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions. The issues include mental health disorders, sleep apnea, headaches, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, back disorder, right leg disorder, left leg disorder, kidney cancer, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction (vasectomy), Hepatitis C and a liver disorder, thigh scarring as secondary to Hepatitis C, scars from injections associated with Hepatitis C, headaches including migraines, and a cognitive disorder to include Alzheimer's disease. The appeals are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding service connection for hypertension, initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, and ratings for prostate cancer. The claim for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ was also withdrawn.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, to include as secondary to service connected advanced lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD), and remanded the issues of service connection for a neck disability and radiculopathy of the right upper extremity.