Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, with erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression and related issues of headaches and erectile dysfunction to include as due to a psychiatric disability is being remanded for issuance of a statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private and VA medical records and providing a VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's diabetes mellitus and any related conditions.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to address whether his ED is proximately due to, or aggravated by, his service-connected lumbar spine disability and the medications prescribed for it.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction and diabetic retinopathy was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating as his diabetes does not require regulation of activities. Service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome was also denied, as it is not linked to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, both potentially related to herbicide exposure in Thailand, are being remanded due to the need for additional verification of his claimed exposures.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions have aggravated his erectile dysfunction. The appeal will be reconsidered after obtaining a new opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate cancer and its residuals, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depression and neurological disorders, render him unemployable. The Board finds that a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is warranted for the entire appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU rating due to his service-connected disabilities, considering all relevant factors including his education and occupational background.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound is remanded due to lack of recent VA examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and peripheral neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities, but denied service connection for hypertension, GERD, a spinal disorder, and ED. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to his military noise exposure. Service connection was not established for hypertension or GERD as they are not related to diabetes mellitus. Peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity and right lower extremity were granted initial evaluations of 40 percent each.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability that met the criteria for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and resulting complications, including erectile dysfunction, were not caused by VA treatment or negligence. Therefore, he is denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development, including verification of periods of federalized service and stressor events. The Veteran's claims for PTSD with depression, erectile dysfunction, and voiding dysfunction are being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the Veteran's renal cancer and hypertension. The issues of service connection for prostate cancer, kidney cancer, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and TDIU are inextricably intertwined with the renal cancer claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a left hand laceration and hypertension have been reopened, but his claim for an acquired psychiatric disability remains denied.,The Veteran has been granted a 30% rating for his acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD), which is the maximum schedular evaluation available under Diagnostic Code 9411.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, skin rash, gastrointestinal issues, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, tingling feet, cardiovascular disorders, and back disorder. The appeal is considered on its merits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes, ischemic heart disease, left foot amputation, diabetic retinopathy, peripheral neuropathy of the lower and upper extremities, and erectile dysfunction are all granted due to presumed exposure to Agent Orange during service in Thailand.