Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for a testicular disability, including epididymitis, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to that condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to inadequate examinations, changes in symptoms since previous evaluations, and new evidence of worsening conditions. The claims will be reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction due to a service-connected disability.

The Board has dismissed the claims for erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities as they have been fully granted in a previous rating decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee disability, erectile dysfunction, memory loss disability, and bipolar disorder. The decision is based on a lack of evidence showing that these conditions began during service or are related to an in-service injury.

The Board has remanded several issues, including the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions. The main issue is to determine if there was a left foot condition during his military service and whether it is related to his diabetes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and experience since February 6, 2009.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and tonsil hypertrophy were not found to be service-connected due to lack of evidence. The bilateral metamorphopsia was rated as noncompensable, and the erectile dysfunction did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and tonsil hypertrophy were denied because there is no evidence that these conditions began during his military service or are otherwise related to his service. The bilateral metamorphopsia was rated as noncompensable due to visual acuity not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating, and the erectile dysfunction did not meet the criteria for a 20% rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to April 26, 2010 due to insufficient evidence showing he was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment solely as a result of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's low back disability is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and inadequate VA examination.,The Veteran's sinusitis is remanded as there are no records of treatment during service, but the Board finds a need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction associated with herbicide exposure was granted service connection effective from August 7, 2014. The earliest manifestation of the condition is believed to have occurred on or around August 7, 2014.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine its etiology. His lumbar spine disability remains in dispute and requires another VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and service.

The Board denied service connection for venereal disease and erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and service. The Veteran's right hand disability was also denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and bilateral hand neuropathy as they are related to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder and opioid pain medications. The claims for left hip disability, right hip disability, bilateral ocular disability, respiratory disability, hypogonadism with erectile dysfunction, skin condition, recurrent sprains of the left ankle, recurrent sprains of the right ankle, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, status post left foot tendon release with benign tumor of the plantar surface with plantar fasciitis, and status post right foot tendon release with benign tumor of the plantar surface with plantar fasciitis are all denied. The Veteran is granted a 50 percent rating for tension-migraine headaches.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to new evidence being added to his file, including VA treatment records. The claims include service connection for various conditions related to scleroderma and other disabilities.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and its residuals were denied as not related to service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and review, including service connection claims and an earlier effective date claim. The Veteran's appeal includes multiple service connection claims and one related to the effective date of additional compensation based on having a dependent spouse.