Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased evaluations have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded several issues, including the reopening of a claim for service connection for a neck condition and the increased rating for right shoulder osteoarthritis. Other claims are also being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus due to exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left shoulder impingement was denied as the evidence did not show limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side, and the current 20% rating adequately reflects his symptoms.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for right shoulder scar was denied as the scar does not meet the criteria for any higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 7801-7804.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder NOS is rated at 50 percent, but no higher. The Board has also remanded several other issues including service connection for sensorineural hearing loss in both ears, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeals seeking service connection for plantar wart, right foot and a right shoulder disability have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction, diverticulosis, epididymitis, hernia, and left knee disability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the functional impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability, and for obtaining updated VA treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's requests for an earlier effective date of service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of creative organ, as these claims were not clearly and unmistakably erroneous at the time of the November 2007 rating decision.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss and erectile dysfunction for further development. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again to ensure proper consideration of his service connection requests.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to concerns about the credibility of his statements and need for a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including reopening of claims for various conditions. The Veteran's PTSD is also being evaluated further.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The decision found no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicide agents during service in Guam, and no current evidence that these conditions were incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and determination of need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being evaluated again, and a new opinion on its relationship with coronary artery disease and medications is required. Additionally, VA treatment records are needed and an examination is required to determine if the Veteran requires aid and attendance.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that an initial compensable rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's cluster headaches are currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that a compensable evaluation is not warranted based on the evidence of record.,The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that a compensable evaluation is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to determine the nature and likely cause of the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as their relationship to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disability and erectile dysfunction, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for right foot plantar fasciitis, right ankle disorder, bilateral knee disorder, benign prostatic hyperplasia and hypertension, acquired psychiatric disorder, erectile dysfunction (ED), left foot plantar fasciitis, bilateral onychomycosis, eye disorder, left ankle disorder, back disorder, and tinnitus have all been denied. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's cancers are radiogenic diseases and the VA must complete development to determine his in-service exposure to ionizing radiation. The claims for ED, lung damage, right bundle branch block, acid reflux, low testosterone, and SMC based on loss of use of creative organ will also be remanded.