Erectile dysfunction — all decisions

The appeal for increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the left ankle and erectile dysfunction was withdrawn by the Veteran, resulting in their dismissal. The claims for allergic rhinitis, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and migraine headaches are remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for cancer of the frontal lobe to include residuals, a urinary condition as secondary to the Veteran's now service-connected cancer of the frontal lobe, and an erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's now service-connected cancer of the frontal lobe. The claims for pseudofolliculitis barbae and a sleep-related condition were remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a TDIU and remanded several service connection claims.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraines was granted, effective July 1, 2022. The claims for service connection for various conditions were either denied or remanded.

The Board granted a 60 percent rating for prostate cancer with residuals, denied ratings in excess of 10 percent for tachycardia and an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, and granted service connection for a psychiatric disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation for hypertension and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions as there was no evidence linking them to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder, denied an initial compensable rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction, and readjudicated the claims of entitlement to service connection for left and right hand numbness based on new evidence. The remaining claims were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and also granted special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board dismissed all claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for service-connected conditions, as well as the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, due to the Veteran's death and the fact that no unadjudicated issues were pending at the time of his passing.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) prior to July 2, 2023.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for erectile disorder, headaches, and service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), chest pain, bilateral leg conditions, and somatic symptom disorder.

The Board granted service connection for prostate cancer and residuals, finding that the Veteran's condition was at least as likely as not caused by in-service exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions and TDIU, with an effective date of August 18, 2015.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for colon cancer, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, vision condition (secondary to diabetes mellitus), erectile dysfunction, headaches, and peripheral neuropathy of the left foot/heel due to a need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable evaluation and earlier effective dates for service connection and special monthly compensation for erectile dysfunction.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the onset of the Veteran's condition began during a period of active duty.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 10, 2022, for the grant of service connection for prostate cancer with residual urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction under the PACT Act. The claims for an earlier effective date on a basis other than the PACT Act were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but denied service connection for hypertension, congestive heart failure, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining additional VA examinations to determine the current level of severity of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.