Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was first manifested during his period of active service and is related to his in-service hernia surgery, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as it is related to his service, with the exception of a ruptured right ear drum which has not been diagnosed.,Coronary artery disease and erectile dysfunction are denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's facial scars have been rated as noncompensable due to the absence of characteristics of disfigurement or pain. The Board has found that the preponderance of evidence does not support a higher rating.,Several service connection claims for various disabilities are being remanded, including cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, left hip disability, sleep disorder (including sleep apnea), GERD, erectile dysfunction, headaches, neurological disabilities of the buttocks and lower extremities, chronic pain, and acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board denied service connection for brain disorder, vision disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, erectile dysfunction, and prostate disorder. The Veteran did not have a diagnosed brain disorder or vision disorder related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for muscle spasms, heart disability, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, hernia, ulcers and an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD and depression. The claims are remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The AOJ will review this evidence and further adjudicate the claims.

The Board has denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against a causal relationship to service or service-connected conditions. The claim for erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD remains pending.,A new VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his active duty service and/or service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle disability and secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction. The right ankle disability is related to an in-service injury, while the erectile dysfunction is linked to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's multiple service-connected conditions, including sleep apnea and thoracolumbar spine issues, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has denied service connection for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, PVD of the bilateral lower extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to lack of evidence of herbicide agent exposure during service. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence being added to the record after a Substantive Appeal was filed. The VA treatment records are relevant and must be considered in an SSOC.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD and coronary artery disease, make him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran withdrew all his claims prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted a 20 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's TBI is granted, and he receives a 10 percent rating for tinnitus.,PTSD is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 100 percent.,Erectile dysfunction does not warrant a compensable rating.,Bilateral testicular hydroceles are assigned a 20 percent rating.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.,Service connection was denied for hypertension, a skin disability, and headaches.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, with onychomycosis and erectile dysfunction, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were not met due to lack of regulation of activities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension is denied. The Board also remanded the issue of entitlement to SMC based on need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.