Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The appellant has withdrawn all issues on appeal, including the rating for diabetes mellitus and service connection claims for various neuropathies. The Board dismissed the appeal due to this withdrawal.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and renal insufficiency as secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease. The decision is based on insufficient evidence in the file regarding medications used to treat CAD.

The Veteran's male sexual dysfunction was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding erectile dysfunction and anemia due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal. The remaining issues have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Fournier's Gangrene, which resulted from a prostate examination, may have been a reasonably foreseeable result of the procedure. However, further medical opinion is needed to determine if it was at least as likely as not that this condition developed due to the examination and whether it should be considered a reasonable risk.

The Board has remanded the claims for prostate cancer, urinary incontinence, and erectile dysfunction due to a possible exposure to radiation while flying over the Kara Sea. The AOJ is instructed to attempt to verify this exposure and obtain a dose assessment if found.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for bilateral knee DJD and sleep apnea, but denied the claims for erectile dysfunction and Parkinson's disease. Bilateral knee DJD is not considered related to service, while sleep apnea was first noted after service.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and erectile dysfunction (ED) and urinary incontinence is granted.,The Veteran's applications to reopen the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and special monthly compensation have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his representative.

The Veteran's right shoulder tendinitis is granted as service-connected.,The appeal for tuberculosis has been withdrawn by the Veteran, and thus dismissed.,TDIU based on service-connected disabilities from May 26, 2010 is granted.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to include as due to PTSD is remanded.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) to include as due to PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, liver cancer, and thyroid cancer are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between his service-connected prostate cancer and these conditions.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development and examination, including service connection for various conditions such as arthritis of the left knee, eye disability, hypertension, liver condition, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, and psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's testimony indicates that these conditions are secondary to his already service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires assistance with his activities of daily living due to his service-connected disabilities, and therefore grants special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to issues with verifying herbicide exposure in Korea.

The Board denied service connection for Major Depressive Disorder and Male Erectile Disorder, finding no evidence of a nexus to service. The Veteran's lay statements were not considered sufficient to establish service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction, low back disability, and left ankle disability as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The Board found no evidence supporting these claims.

The Board found that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not incurred in service and is not related to his service-connected loss of right kidney function with left kidney involvement and pyelonephritis. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disability due to VA treatment was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction is granted. However, the claims are remanded due to insufficient verification of herbicide exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for an examination regarding service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his erectile dysfunction and bilateral peripheral neuropathy. The Board will seek a supplemental addendum opinion from a VA clinician.