Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities due to secondary causes. The claims for erectile dysfunction and an acquired psychiatric disorder were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on the persuasive evidence that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was caused by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for hypertension and service connection for hearing loss, but granted service connection for hepatitis B, diabetes mellitus, type II, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy in both lower extremities.,The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea.

The veteran has withdrawn the appeals for all service connection and rating issues.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of April 30, 2001 for the grant of service connection for type I diabetes mellitus with retinopathy and ED based on a relevant official service department record that existed but had not been associated with the claims file when VA first decided the claim.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) and remanded the claim for a lung disability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea with asthma, while remanding several other claims for further development.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, effective December 11, 2020.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder, based on a causal relationship between the psychiatric condition and medication side effects.

The Board granted service connection for testicular cancer, which is presumed to have been incurred in service. The claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a digestive disorder, and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of ED, to include as secondary to PTSD with insomnia disorder, due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining additional evidence and opinions to address whether the Veteran's claimed conditions are related to his service or VA treatment.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ, but denied an increased rating greater than 100 percent for rectal adenocarcinoma, resection with permanent colostomy (colostomy residuals).

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and chronic sinusitis, but granted a 30 percent rating for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.

The Board granted service connection for hypertension and bilateral retinopathy as secondary to hypertension pursuant to the PACT Act, while remanding other claims for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction associated with type II diabetes mellitus due to his failure to appear for a scheduled VA examination without good cause.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including the lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, shoulder disorders, cauda equina syndrome, neurogenic bowel disorder, erectile dysfunction, and various radiculopathies. The dental disorder and left ankle disorder were dismissed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic kidney disease and erectile dysfunction to obtain additional medical opinions regarding their etiology, including whether they are related to toxic exposure risk activity during service or secondary to hypertension.

The Board remands the case for a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of any erectile dysfunction disorder, as well as to determine if it is related to service or toxic exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain and service connection for erectile dysfunction, cervical strain, and irritable bowel syndrome.