Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for fatigue, sinusitis, and a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension on a basis other than the PACT Act, dismissed an appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD, and denied several other claims including earlier effective dates for ED, SMC, and headaches.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea, as there was no evidence of a current disability or an in-service injury. The claims for hypertension, bilateral ankle disability, left knee disability, low back disability, and lower extremity radiculopathy were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II due to herbicide exposure and related conditions (lower extremity neuropathy and erectile dysfunction) but denied upper extremity neuropathy.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of February 21, 2013, for the award of service connection for ED and special monthly compensation (SMC) due to loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, while remanding the claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy.

The Board denied the claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and special monthly compensation due to lack of evidence showing a belief in entitlement prior to the respective dates.

The Board denied service connection for bronchitis and liver condition, granted a 10 percent rating for costochondritis, and remanded several other claims for further development.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction to obtain a VA examination and private treatment records.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for obstructive sleep apnea which was granted, and granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and special monthly compensation, as well as DEA benefits, due to no evidence of a claim being filed within one year of separation from service.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for depressive disorder NOS, granted service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to the service-connected depressive disorder NOS, and granted Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ due to the service-connected depressive disorder NOS.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including arthritis of the entire skeletal system (other than cervical spine, right shoulder, bilateral hands, and left foot), a left knee condition (other than arthritis), and other specific joints. The claims were not granted.

The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including cervical strain, left and right forearm nerve pain, bilateral shoulder disabilities, low back disability, and other related conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for obstructive sleep apnea which was granted, and granted a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the service connection grants and a higher disability rating, but remanded the service connection claim for erectile dysfunction.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, lymphedema, incontinence, left upper leg pain, and lower abdominal pain as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer but denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for prostate cancer.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, eye disability, erectile dysfunction, skin disability, and painful joints due to a lack of evidence supporting their onset in or relationship to active duty. The claim for a heart disability was remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings on all conditions listed, thus the Board has no jurisdiction to review these claims and they are dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected schizoaffective disorder, depressive type with panic attacks, requires care or assistance on a regular basis to manage his medications and protect him from hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment. Therefore, SMC based on aid and attendance is granted.