Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD is denied as the decision was final and binding. The Board dismissed the appeal due to lack of a proper claim in this case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction have been denied. The Board has also remanded the cases to obtain a VA examination regarding peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities and hypertension, as these conditions may be related to presumed herbicide exposure during service in Vietnam.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA social and industrial survey to assess his employability due to service-connected disabilities.

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

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to outstanding records and issues related to service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection can be granted, including hearing loss and tinnitus. The remaining issues are denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to specified dates for left lower extremity radiculopathy, erectile dysfunction, and SMC for loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of an arachnoid cyst, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, and a vision disorder. The decision found that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was caused or aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spine and bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, finding that the Veteran was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and his condition is related to this exposure. The issues of entitlement to service connection for ED, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disability are being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the service connection claim.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction, result in a total combined rating of 60%. Although the Veteran does not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU based on his combined disability rating, he is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to an issue with the Veteran's address, and a hearing is scheduled at the local RO in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, conduct VA examinations, and determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining recent VA outpatient records and readjudicating the issues with consideration of all evidence received since the 2011 Statement of the Case.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded to obtain additional medical records and provide the Veteran with proper notice.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for an ear disorder and bilateral hearing loss are being remanded to obtain VA audiological examination reports and ensure that all necessary development has been completed.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for acid reflux is being remanded to obtain a clarifying opinion regarding whether it is at least as likely as not aggravated by his PTSD and depression.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction are being remanded to obtain an addendum opinion regarding whether it is at least as likely as not directly related, secondary to, or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for a disability manifested by voice change is being remanded to provide the Veteran with a VA examination and determine if he has a current disability due to intubation during service.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 100%, but the Board finds that he is not unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities, as he was able to maintain employment until May 31, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial evaluation for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no evidence of penile deformity, which is the required finding for a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to September 1, 2012.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability and erectile dysfunction are both found to be related to his service-connected PTSD. The Board grants the Veteran's claims for these conditions.