Erectile dysfunction Board decisions

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various disabilities, including prostate issues, erectile dysfunction, headaches, and hand disabilities, all claimed to be related to in-service herbicide exposure. The case has been remanded due to the need for VA examinations.

The Board is remanding the Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy affecting both upper and lower extremities, as well as erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD. The VA will obtain additional records and conduct further examinations with opinions.,VA will provide an addendum opinion on whether any prior diagnosed peripheral neuropathy was early-onset type (recognized by the VA as etiologically related to herbicide exposure) or if not, is otherwise medically related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's symptoms at the time of seeking care on July 8, 2010 were emergent in nature and VA facilities were not feasibly available. Therefore, the criteria for reimbursement have been met.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a sleep disorder, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The Board found no evidence of these conditions during the claim period or shortly before the claim was filed.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in unemployability. The case is REMANDED for an appropriate health care specialist to review the claims folder and provide a determination on whether the Veteran is unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in unemployability. The case is REMANDED for an appropriate health care specialist to review the claims folder and provide a determination on whether the Veteran is unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for PTSD, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, and peripheral artery disease of the left lower extremity was denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA diagnostic codes.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have erectile dysfunction that is attributable to active military service and concluded that he does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA addendum opinion regarding the etiology of ED, specifically whether it is at least as likely as not aggravated by service-connected PTSD or diabetes.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for a video conference hearing before the Board at the RO.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, a skin disorder, and a GI disorder other than GERD or IBS have all been denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's son is not eligible for Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) benefits because the Veteran has not been adjudicated to have a permanent and total disability.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for Type II diabetes mellitus and erectile dysfunction, both of which are presumed to be related to his exposure to Agent Orange during military service.

The Veteran's Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is found to be related to service, while his Erectile Dysfunction is not caused by or aggravated by diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance for his spouse was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination regarding whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus or related to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a supplemental addendum opinion from the VA examiner regarding the etiology of his erectile dysfunction and PTSD medication.

The Board has directed a new examination due to the lack of an opinion on whether the erectile dysfunction is aggravated by service-connected diabetes mellitus. The case will be remanded for this purpose.