Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for a right hip disability, lumbar spine disability, and erectile dysfunction as the conditions were not shown to be related to the Veteran's period of service or caused by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from securing or maintaining substantial gainful employment as of March 31, 2023.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and GERD, but denied service connection for high blood pressure / hypertension. The Board also granted a 10 percent rating for sinus headaches.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and urinary frequency as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or persistent symptoms during the appeal period.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus type 2, and erectile dysfunction, effective May 24, 2021.

The appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction is dismissed as the claim has been fully granted by the VA Regional Office.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including bipolar disorder.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep disorders, right foot disability, migraine, erectile dysfunction, and right elbow, shoulder, and knee disabilities.

The Board granted an effective date of April 28, 2015 for the awards of service connection for various conditions including Parkinson's disease with weakness, tremor, and bradykinesia of the left upper extremity; right upper extremity weakness with tremor and bradykinesia (major); depressive disorder with sleep impairment; right lower extremity weakness with bradykinesia, muscle rigidity, and balance impairment; left lower extremity balance impairment with muscle rigidity; speech changes, right CN-10; speech changes, left CN-10; stooped posture, right CN-11; stooped posture, left CN-11; erectile dysfunction; constipation; loss of sense of smell; and right automatic movements, CN-7; left automatic movements, CN-7.

The Veteran's appeal seeking service connection for various conditions was withdrawn by the Veteran's authorized representative prior to the Board's decision.

The appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to a service-connected disability has been dismissed because the issue was resolved in favor of the veteran by the AOJ, rendering it moot.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy and remanded a claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the service-connected condition.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, effective March 13, 2021. The appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need of regular aid and attendance was dismissed.

The Board denied increased ratings for a heart disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, as well as earlier effective dates for TDIU and DEA eligibility. The claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for migraines and hypertension, while denying a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. The claims for erectile dysfunction and bilateral hearing loss were remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of erectile dysfunction to ensure that the VA examiner adequately addresses the Veteran's lay statements and provides a medical opinion in line with the previous remand directives.

The Board grants service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus had its onset during active duty for training (ACDUTRA). The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral pes planus, heart condition, back disorder, osteoporosis, and others, as additional development is necessary.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of both upper and lower extremities, COPD, and ED to ensure adequate medical opinions are obtained.