Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and erectile dysfunction, as well as denied effective dates prior to April 18, 2022, for increased ratings and separate noncompensable rating for various conditions. The claim for an earlier effective date for a higher PTSD rating was remanded.

The appeal for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and service connection for metatarsalgia (foot pain) (Morton's disease) (plantar fasciitis (also claimed as foot problems) was dismissed. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, colon cancer, interstitial lung disease, and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board granted an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and headaches, but denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for the same condition and a compensable evaluation for erectile dysfunction.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and denied the claims for service connection for sinusitis, an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for urinary frequency, and evaluations in excess of 10 percent for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The issues related to non-allergic rhinitis, PTSD, fatigue, erectile dysfunction, bilateral pes planus, and fibromyalgia were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and erectile dysfunction due to a need for a VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for scars status post (s/p) prostatectomy and denied a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction. The claims for increased ratings for prostate cancer s/p prostatectomy and additional ratings for residuals of prostate cancer status s/p prostatectomy were remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded certain issues for further development.

The Board granted service connection for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction, finding a link to in-service asbestos exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus and service connection for left ear hearing loss.

The Board denied service connection for a prostate condition, to include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and erectile dysfunction as both were not shown to be related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD and OSA due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD with major depressive disorder, and hypertension as secondary to PTSD with major depressive disorder. It also granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder from May 1, 2023, and special monthly compensation (SMC) under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and proctalgia fugax.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea, tension headaches, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder.

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, including its medication, is a 'but-for cause' of his erectile dysfunction.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied service connection for a digestive disability, but restored the 30% rating for GERD and granted an initial 50% rating for anxiety disorder.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of October 27, 2019, for service connection of peripheral vestibular disorder (vertigo or dizziness), chronic prostatitis, chronic laryngitis, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer status post radical prostatectomy, and scars, status post radical prostatectomy.