Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board dismissed the appeals seeking service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, erectile dysfunction, neurological conditions, an anxiety disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and major depressive disorder.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. However, these claims are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 and related conditions, along with his coronary artery disease, qualify him for special monthly compensation based on being housebound.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, residuals of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, neck disability, sleep apnea, bladder condition (incontinence), and erectile dysfunction, have been denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to active service or events therein.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 with associated erectile dysfunction is rated at a 60 percent since January 6, 2016. Prior to that date, the rating was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for heart disease, prostate cancer with frequent urination, erectile dysfunction due to prostate cancer, and depression. The reasons given were that there was no evidence of herbicide exposure or in-service conditions related to these disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, ischemic heart disease, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction on a presumptive basis due to exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a more adequate medical opinion regarding the effect of his back and knee braces on his clothing.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examinations to determine the etiology of his sinus allergies, headaches, and sleep apnea. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its inextricability with the service connection issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, retinopathy, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, diabetes, and back issues, combine to make it impossible for him to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted TDIU based on the combined impact of his disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, but the other issues remain pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not require the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as he can manage his daily activities independently.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Veteran's service connection claims for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, prostate disorder (benign prostate hypertrophy), loss of vision, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, skin disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder are all granted. The specific determinations include secondary service connection based on diabetes mellitus, type 2.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and remanded the claim of peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The appeal is being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's claim to reopen a previously denied bilateral hand disability was not granted as new and material evidence has not been received.,Moderate left carpal tunnel syndrome and mild ulnar neuropathy at the wrist and elbow were not service-connected, as they did not have their onset during active service or within one year of discharge.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is reopened, and the appeal is granted. The Board finds that there is no evidence of a current disability during service or related to service, and thus denies service connection for erectile dysfunction. The issue of urinary frequency secondary to lumbar spine DDD is remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The initial 10% evaluation for tension headaches was granted, but the higher evaluations requested for PTSD and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine were not granted.

The Board has granted compensation for urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and depression due to the negligent removal of the Veteran's prostate by VA. The decision is based on the opinion that this negligence caused additional disability.