Erectile dysfunction — all decisions

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection and a higher rating for chronic sinusitis, as well as remanded an increased rating claim for right ankle strain.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy effective September 29, 2023, but denied an increased rating for tinnitus and other issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction and higher special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and right ear hearing loss, but denied service connection for right shoulder disability, obstructive sleep apnea, low back disability, left ear hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, migraine headaches, special monthly compensation based on loss of use of creative organ, and remanded claims for service connection for right wrist, cervical spine, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, erectile dysfunction secondary to the service-connected diabetes and hypertension, hypothyroidism, esophageal cancer, and hypertension due to herbicide exposure. The claims for irritable bowel syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis with degenerative changes at the interphalangeal joint of the great toe and sesamoid fracture right foot residuals, but denied an initial compensable rating for hypertension and service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for varicose veins of the left leg with scar prior to December 16, 2024, and denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent. Other claims were either denied or remanded.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as major depressive disorder, and remanded claims for penile deformity, loss of erectile power (erectile dysfunction) and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than major depressive disorder, to include PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for sickle cell anemia, urinary incontinence, diabetes mellitus II, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis or a link to service.

The Board granted service connection for a migraine headache disorder and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, and assigned a 10 percent rating for his lumbar area surgical scar. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board granted earlier effective dates of August 16, 2010, for service connection and special monthly compensation based on the Veteran's informal claim made in that year.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection for erectile dysfunction and a front tooth disability, resulting in the dismissal of these matters.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, to include as secondary to a prostate cancer disability, due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings to ensure that all necessary development is completed.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and chronic constipation (claimed as irritable bowel syndrome) based on the aggravation of these conditions by a service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including cervical strain, left and right forearm nerve pain, bilateral shoulder disabilities, low back disability, and other related conditions.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for depressive disorder NOS, granted service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to the service-connected depressive disorder NOS, and granted Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ due to the service-connected depressive disorder NOS.

The Board granted service connection for coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, and hypertension due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities and erectile dysfunction were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for obstructive sleep apnea which was granted, and granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and special monthly compensation due to lack of evidence showing a belief in entitlement prior to the respective dates.