Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's appeals for an increased rating for prostate cancer residuals and a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.

The appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction and GERD was dismissed because these conditions were already granted in a previous decision.

The veteran's claim for service connection of migraine headaches has been granted. The decision is based on the relationship between the veteran's migraine headaches and their already service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder with insomnia disorder.

The veteran was granted service connection for several conditions, including Osgood-Schlatter's disease, psychiatric disorders, deviated septum, and erectile dysfunction. However, the claim for obstructive sleep apnea was denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, back disorder, right and left knee disorders, right and left shoulder disorders, right leg disorder other than a right knee disorder, bilateral hearing loss, diabetes mellitus, allergic rhinitis, asthma, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction were granted and remanded. The claims for right and left wrist disorders were dismissed.

The Board denied several claims for earlier effective dates and disability ratings. Some claims were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was granted, with the effective date set to January 12, 2015.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to February 7, 2013, because the evidence showed the veteran was able to maintain full-time employment during that period.

The veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes and coronary artery disease was granted.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, including as secondary to service-connected sleep apnea. The Veteran needs to undergo a VA examination to determine the cause of his erectile dysfunction.

The veteran's service connection for a cervical spine condition and fatigue due to an undiagnosed illness was granted. The veteran's rating for unspecified anxiety disorder was restored to 70 percent. Other issues were denied or remanded.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates related to bladder cancer and erectile dysfunction due to untimely filing.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy in all extremities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's service.

The veteran's service connection for PTSD and MDD was granted with an effective date of September 27, 2021. Other conditions were denied or remanded.

The veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities was granted. The decision is based on the veteran's significant functional impairment and inability to maintain a substantially gainful occupation.

Service connection for hyperkalemia is denied. All other issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction to obtain a medical opinion on its cause.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for abdominal pain, bladder cancer and residuals, GERD, and erectile dysfunction. The Board found that the VA examinations were inadequate and ordered new examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The VA dismissed the claim for service connection for treatment of MDD with generalized anxiety disorder because it was already granted. The claims for service connection for MDD with generalized anxiety disorder, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and back strain were remanded for further evaluation.

Service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to a service-connected condition is granted. The claims for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity and back condition are remanded.