Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for diabetic retinopathy, chronic kidney disease, a heart disability, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, a colon disability, major depressive disorder, and diabetes mellitus, type 2. The claims for PTSD, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, type 2, and hypertension were denied.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for all service connection and rating claims, resulting in the dismissal of each claim.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues listed, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for urinary frequency and ED, as secondary to a service-connected disability, for purposes of accrued benefits.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and restored a 20% rating for his left elbow condition, effective March 7, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for type two diabetes mellitus, diabetic nephropathy (claimed as kidney disease), erectile dysfunction, bilateral lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and hypertension, all found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left knee disability.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claims for service connection for various conditions due to unverified periods of active duty and missing service treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for obesity and bilateral hearing loss, and remanded claims for hyperlipidemia, diabetes, GERD, hypertension, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, right knee disability, and right ankle disability due to secondary causes.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active service or any conceded toxic exposure risk activities.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for celiac disease, rectal bleeding, erectile deformity (other than erectile dysfunction), high blood pressure, and chest pain to the VA Regional Office for issuance of a Statement of the Case.

The appeal of the proposed reduction in the disability rating for service-connected prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction and voiding dysfunction is dismissed as a matter of law.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as it is not secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of prostate cancer, including voiding dysfunction and erectile dysfunction due to exposures to various toxins during active service.

The Board granted an effective date of February 26, 2013, for coronary artery disease with valvular heart disease and March 31, 2017, for diabetes mellitus type 2 with erectile dysfunction.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied service connection for traumatic brain injury and gastroesophageal reflux disease, but granted a 10 percent rating for left lower extremity neuropathy.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for initial disability rating and service connection, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board denied higher ratings for Parkinsonism with sleep disturbances, right and left upper extremity tremors with bradykinesia, stooped posture affecting the right and left sides, balance impairment with bradykinesia of the lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction. However, it granted special monthly compensation based on a need for regular aid and attendance from May 9, 2019.

The Board granted service connection for a lower back condition and tinnitus, denied a higher rating for PTSD, and remanded the remaining claims for further development.

The Board granted an initial 50 percent rating for major depressive disorder and dismissed the appeals for increased rating of migraine headaches and service connection for a right elbow disability, while remanding claims for erectile dysfunction and neck condition.