Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a TBI, chronic headache disorder (migraine and tension headaches), and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) are all granted. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate cancer and associated complications due to in-service exposure to asbestos and other toxins such as PCBs, radiation cystitis, overactive bladder, and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's prostate cancer is being evaluated based on new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a penile disorder is remanded due to the appearance of bias in the July 2016 VA medical opinion and the need for a new medical opinion addressing whether there was VA fault in delay of surgical treatment.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for spinal disease, COPD, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and strokes due to incomplete records. A VA examination is required to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted a 40 percent disability rating for diabetes mellitus type II, effective March 1, 2010. The Veteran's condition required more than one daily insulin injection and regulation of activities to control his blood sugar levels.

The Board has granted service connection for peripheral neuropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. The claims seeking a TDIU, SMC at the housebound rate, and DEA benefits prior to July 16, 2012 are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development due to incomplete service treatment records, specifically those from Fort Gordon where he was injured in October 1988.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's spouse is granted an effective date of August 29, 2006 for additional VA compensation benefits due to the Veteran being rated at a 30% or greater disability rate.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's representative indicating withdrawal of all current appeals.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is granted as secondary to his service-connected low back disability.,PTSD was denied due to lack of verified in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and squamous cell carcinoma due to herbicide exposure as they require further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient opinions regarding secondary service connection and lack of a confirmed diagnosis for PTSD. The issues include bilateral knee conditions, erectile dysfunction, enlarged prostate, urinary function issue, and an acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD).

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for higher ratings for erectile dysfunction and residuals of prostate cancer, effective before February 5, 2015, and since that date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were remanded.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for leukopenia and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed as the Veteran and his representative withdrew their appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The initial rating for PTSD remains at 50 percent, but increases to 70 percent effective December 18, 2008. A TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is granted.

The Veteran is not entitled to an increased disability rating for his low back disability prior to May 5, 2014 and in excess of 40 percent from that date.,The Veteran is not entitled to a compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has denied service connection for hyperlipidemia and remanded the claims for osteoporosis, HIV, erectile dysfunction, and neurological conditions of the upper and lower extremities due to potential exposure to burn pits during active duty.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected diabetes mellitus type 2 (with minimal urinary symptoms), with erectile dysfunction is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and updated medical records.