Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left calf muscle disability, right elbow disability, colon cancer, erectile dysfunction, upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction (ED) associated with the residuals of prostate cancer is denied. The Board found that ED was not remediable by medication and he did not have any penile deformity, thus no higher rating can be assigned.

The Veteran's increased rating for type II diabetes mellitus (DMII) with erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for a more current examination and additional treatment records.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of records. The Veteran's hypertension, erectile dysfunction, left ankle strain, myocardial infarction (coronary artery disease), PTSD, and left knee arthoplasty are all under review.

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to insufficient evidence in the VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's prostate cancer is at least as likely as not caused by his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The issues of service connection for both prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction are now pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an examination to determine if any residuals of scrotal cyst removal surgery, including erectile dysfunction, are related to a service-connected condition.

The appeal on the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction is dismissed.,An effective date of August 1, 2008 for an evaluation of 100 percent for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is granted. The Veteran filed a claim for increased compensation on June 30, 2009 and the VA awarded him a 100 percent rating for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma effective April 14, 2009.

The claims of service connection for IBS and stomach ulcer are dismissed. The claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted, but the rating assigned remains to be determined. The claims of service connection for left hip disorder, left knee disorder, hearing loss, tinnitus, psychiatric disorder, sleep disorder, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for SMC based on need for aid and attendance of another person, housebound status, special home adaptation or specially adapted housing, and automobile adaptive equipment are remanded due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable from June 16, 2011 until January 23, 2012. The Board granted a TDIU for this period as his combined disability rating was at least 70 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and PTSD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left testicle disability and granted it. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for a DRO hearing.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for right knee degenerative joint disease and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate medical opinions in prior decisions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for ED and Sleep Deprivation, as well as his claim for an increased rating for right lateral epicondylitis. The remand is due to inadequate opinions provided by the VA examiners in previous examinations.

The Veteran's prostate cancer is in remission and not currently causing renal dysfunction. His erectile dysfunction does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The Veteran has sleep impairment secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder, which is already considered under the current rating for his depressive disorder. No other conditions have been granted or denied.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate medical opinions and further development is required.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction. However, the issue of whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his diabetes mellitus type II remains unresolved due to a lack of adequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the issuance of a Statement of the Case regarding his claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The rating for diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes); with erectile dysfunction; and mild non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy remains denied.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not characterized by a penile deformity, and the scars associated with prostate cancer are not painful or unstable.,The Veteran's post-surgical scar associated with prostate cancer does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7804 or 7805.,VA must obtain updated VA treatment records and provide an addendum opinion regarding the active status of the Veteran’s prostate cancer, to include rising PSA levels. The Veteran should also be provided with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his sleep apnea and liver cysts.,The Veteran's left knee internal derangement must be evaluated for current severity and manifestations.,VA must provide an appropriate clinician to examine the Veteran regarding his service-connected prostate cancer, sleep apnea, liver cysts, and left knee disability. The examiner should provide etiology opinions as requested.