Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction to obtain a more comprehensive medical opinion addressing whether it was caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected mental health condition and other risk factors.

The Board denied increased ratings for posttraumatic and tension headaches, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, tinnitus, and remanded several claims related to radiculopathy, ankle, thumb, and tinnitus. An effective date of May 3, 2019, was granted for the grant of service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy impacting the femoral nerve.

The Board granted service connection for multiple disabilities, including thoracolumbar spine disability, bilateral knee and hip disabilities, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, COPD, and denied an initial rating higher than 50 percent for MDD with GAD.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder and for obstructive sleep apnea, both directly related to his service.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral flat feet and erectile dysfunction, and remanded claims for a neck disorder, right shoulder disorder, tail bone disorder, right wrist disorder, and psychiatric disorder due to the need for further evidence.

The Board remands the claims for further development and evidence gathering.

The appeal of the initial disability rating for PTSD was dismissed as it was a non-appealable deferred rating decision. The Board remanded the claim for service connection for ED, to include as secondary to service-connected type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for low testosterone/male hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

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 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 the reopening of claims for service connection for a heart disorder, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and gout. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU, special monthly compensation at the housebound rate, and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits. The right knee osteoarthritis issue was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for peripheral neuropathy in the femoral nerves but denied earlier effective dates and higher ratings for other conditions.

The Board granted service connection for vitiligo and gastrointestinal disability, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, right hand disability, left hand disability, and other knee and ankle disabilities. The decision also addressed the rating of PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type 2 and erectile dysfunction. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as it is inextricably intertwined with a separate appeal stream regarding a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction, a heart condition, bilateral hearing loss, and bilateral knees was dismissed as it was not timely filed.

The Board dismissed all issues on appeal, including service connection for erectile dysfunction, a bladder impairment, and special monthly compensation for loss of a creative organ.

The Board granted an initial 30 percent rating for chronic frontal/ethmoid sinusitis, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The other claims were denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection and special monthly compensation, finding no evidence of an increase in disability within one year prior to October 30, 2019.