Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Board has ordered remand of the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and right-ear hearing loss due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection. The Veteran is seeking service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected epididymitis, and a higher rating for his right-ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, to include gastroesophageal reflux disease, is not service-connected as it was not shown to be incurred or aggravated during his periods of active duty. The VA examiner found no evidence that the condition existed prior to his re-enlistment in 2004 and there were no concurrent treatments documented in service related to this disorder.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is also not service-connected as it was noted prior to his enlistment into service, and there is clear and unmistakable evidence demonstrating that the disability did not increase beyond its natural progression during service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was caused by his service-connected pancreatic cancer and chemotherapy, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case to the AOJ for further action, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's peripheral neuropathy is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type 2. The examiner found that the onset of symptoms predates the diagnosis of diabetes and other factors such as alcohol use/abuse, vitamin D & B-12 deficiencies, and myasthenia gravis could cause similar neurological symptoms.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining audiometric findings and a VA examination to determine the etiology of his erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer, erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities are all granted. However, there is no current diagnosis or residuals of skin cancer, and the Board finds that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy are related to his service-connected diabetes.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD is causally related to his in-service military stressors and granted service connection for PTSD. The heart disease was not linked to service, but the erectile dysfunction secondary to medications for PTSD was also granted.

The Veteran's claim for additional special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) and 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1) was denied as he does not meet the criteria for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o).

The Veteran's vision disability is not service-connected and was denied.,His erectile dysfunction did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an extraschedular rating for his headaches, lumbar disc disease, or hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to missing VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral pes planus has been reopened, but the issue of service connection for low back disorder remains denied.,Service connection was granted for PTSD. The issues of service connection for bilateral toe disorders, sleep apnea, right thigh disorder, and erectile dysfunction remain unresolved.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain VA treatment records and provide addendum opinions regarding the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and neurological disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of some issues related to his prostate condition and sleep apnea. The decision also includes a determination that he is eligible for special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his exposure to herbicides and environmental hazards, as well as the inextricably intertwined secondary service connection claims.

The Veteran's surviving spouse is seeking service connection for erectile dysfunction, which she claims was caused by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain private medical records and to provide an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected condition and his current disability.

The Board has vacated the previous decision and remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for tachycardia, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's current erectile dysfunction is caused by his service-connected type II diabetes mellitus, and the Board finds that there is reasonable doubt in favor of the claim. Therefore, service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted.