Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2025

The appeal for service connection of erectile dysfunction was dismissed because the veteran was already granted service connection for this condition. The effective date is May 16, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left leg pain, right leg pain, and increased ratings for several conditions. It remanded decisions on service connection for a bilateral finger condition, left knee pain, and right knee pain.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his service-connected conditions did not contribute to his death. The Veteran died from multiple disease processes of the elderly.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including plantar fasciitis, GERD, psychiatric disabilities, erectile dysfunction, and other disabilities. Some claims were remanded for further consideration.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for a back condition and erectile dysfunction was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board denied increased ratings for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction but remanded claims related to ulcerations secondary to DMII, total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the criteria for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU). The Veteran is granted TDIU.

The veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied. The claims for skin disability and erectile dysfunction were remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of several conditions, including type II diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea, to obtain medical opinions on whether these conditions are secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for service connection of erectile dysfunction was dismissed because the claim had already been granted by the AOJ.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction, finding that additional development is needed. The Veteran's contention is that his erectile dysfunction was caused or aggravated by chronic and pervasive pain from his service-connected thoracolumbar spine disability.

The Board dismissed claims for pseudofolliculitis barbae residual anterior neck scars and depressive disorder due to chronic pain syndrome with MDD-like episode as they were already granted. The claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for plantar fasciitis was withdrawn. The claim for a compensable disability rating for corneal scar of the right eye was denied. All other issues related to service connection were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), migraine headaches, erectile dysfunction, left shoulder disorder, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of erectile dysfunction was granted, but the claims for higher ratings for PTSD were denied. The veteran was granted total disability based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied all claims for higher disability ratings and service connection for the conditions related to testicular cancer and its residuals.

The veteran was granted service connection for sarcoidosis and initial disability ratings of 50% for PTSD and 20% for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's requests for earlier effective dates and initial compensable ratings for hypertension and erectile dysfunction. The decisions were based on the lack of evidence supporting the claims and the applicable legal standards.

Service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted. Service connection for right knee, right hip, and left hip disorders are denied. A compensable rating for hemorrhoids is also denied.

Service connection for the veteran's left ankle disability was granted. The claims for hypertension and erectile dysfunction were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, so he is granted special monthly compensation (SMC).