Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pterygium of the right eye was denied as there is no evidence that it is related to his military service.,His claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for hairy cell leukemia was denied due to lack of anemia or aplastic anemia, and he currently has a non-compensable rating for this condition.,The Veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction associated with prostate cancer residuals was denied as there is no evidence of penis deformity. The Veteran had a 20 percent rating initially but it was increased to 40 percent due to voiding dysfunction, which he now contends requires changing absorbent materials more than four times per day.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for prostate cancer residuals since specific dates were denied as his condition is currently rated at the maximum allowable level.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension, kidney disorder, ED, and bladder cancer due to service connection. The remand requires obtaining additional medical records, conducting VA examinations, and providing addendum opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer residuals due to the need for further examination to determine the severity of these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD and a left shoulder condition. The Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and right forearm injury are remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction and bilateral lower extremity atherosclerosis is rated at 100 percent effective September 28, 2018. The SMC rate was also increased to the highest level.

The Board has dismissed the claim for an effective date earlier than December 18, 1991 for service connection of PTSD. The claims for bilateral cataracts, ED, gangrene of the legs, and chronic renal failure are remanded as they cannot be decided without first knowing whether these conditions are related to service or a service-connected disability.,The Board has remanded the claims for SMC based on blindness in one eye and loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep apnea, esophageal disorder, and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claim of erectile dysfunction secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer is granted. The claim for PTSD is denied. The TDIU claim has been withdrawn prior to a decision by the Board. Other claims are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD and related disabilities have been granted a 70% disability rating, TDIU status, and special monthly compensation based on housebound status.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of penile deformity, which is required for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7522. The Veteran’s low back disorder claim is remanded due to inadequate opinion regarding its relationship to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,Service connection for psychiatric disabilities, digestive disabilities (diarrhea and constipation), groin pain, and erectile dysfunction is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone did not necessitate the care or assistance of another person on a regular basis to assist him in activities of daily living, or to protect him from hazards or dangers of his daily environment.,His spouse’s need for regular aid and attendance of another was also denied as there is no evidence that she required such assistance due to her own service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's tension headaches are granted as secondary to his grenade fragment wound. His erectile dysfunction is denied, and he receives a TDIU. The cervical spine disability and left neck muscle pain both receive initial increased ratings.

Service connection for headaches is denied.,Service connection for OSA is granted on a secondary basis to PTSD.,The effective date of service connection for PTSD is July 15, 2013.,The effective date of service connection for tinnitus is July 15, 2013.,The effective date of service connection for DMII with ED is November 15, 2012.,The effective date of service connection for PN of the bilateral lower extremities is September 12, 2014.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and right and left lower extremity sciatica. Service connection is also granted for depression as secondary to a lumbar spine disability, but erectile dysfunction remains unresolved due to lack of VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to June 9, 2009 for the grant of service connection for sleep apnea. The case is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and readjudication.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. Additional development, including VA examinations and opinions, is required.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied due to his current employment, but the Board finds that he should be afforded new VA examinations and updated treatment records as his employment status has changed.

The Board has decided that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for OSA and ED, as these conditions are claimed to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The VA will provide examinations to assess the etiology of both conditions.

The Veteran's avascular necrosis of the left hip is granted as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability. The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 100% rating from May 9, 2006. Basic eligibility for Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) is granted prior to August 22, 2012. Appeals for other issues are dismissed.