Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's initial ratings for migraine headaches, right knee osteoarthritis, and left knee osteoarthritis have been granted. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for hypogonadism with erectile dysfunction is remanded.

Service connection for diabetes, fibromyalgia, COPD, congestive heart failure, hypertension, sexual dysfunction (including erectile dysfunction), bladder cancer, and bilateral upper extremity neuropathy is denied.,The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any diagnosis or complaints related to these conditions. The Board found no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation for any of the claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer, prostatectomy, and erectile dysfunction. However, these claims are remanded as new evidence was submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for bladder cancer including as due to Agent Orange exposure. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine the etiology of his bladder cancer and an addendum opinion is needed regarding whether his erectile dysfunction is secondary to his bladder cancer.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, gout, acid reflux, liver condition, hypertension, carotid artery disease, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to service or secondary to service-connected disability. The Veteran is presumed exposed to herbicides during his active duty in Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, is denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating as he only requires oral medication and restricted diet to manage his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and clarification regarding the Veteran's diabetes mellitus. Other service connection issues remain pending.

The Veteran's current diagnosis of erectile dysfunction is related to service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The cervical disability issue remains pending as remanded by the Board.

The Veteran's ischemic heart disease is not service-connected as it was not diagnosed during or after service and there is no evidence of herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's colon polyps are not service-connected due to lack of a diagnosis in service, and the current condition is not related to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not service-connected as it is not caused by his service-connected PTSD. The examiner found no causal relationship between the two conditions.,The Veteran's hypertension is not service-connected as it is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has denied a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction, and has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his assertions of secondary service connection. The VA will schedule examinations and obtain additional medical records.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD and bipolar disorder, as well as his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, are being remanded. Additional VA treatment records from the Beckley VAMC need to be obtained, and the case should be referred to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration of TDIU.

The Board has remanded 12 issues related to service connection and evaluations for various conditions, including headaches, allergies, erectile dysfunction, cervical disorders, neurological disorders, hearing loss, and back pain. The remand is due to the need to obtain VA treatment records from San Juan VAMC.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, as well as his claim for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ due to erectile dysfunction, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a link between the conditions and service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressive mood due to exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is currently rated as noncompensable due to the absence of objective findings of deformity of the penis, and he already receives special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claims for PTSD, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The cases are remanded for further development of records and consideration.

The Board has restored service connection for prostate cancer and remanded the issues of entitlement to increased disability rating, secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction, and service connection for a back disability.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not support a finding of service connection for his claimed cardiovascular disorder, skin disorder, or erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination findings, need for a retrospective medical opinion, and need for updated VA treatment records.