Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2025

The appeals for service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction were dismissed due to a procedural defect, while the appeal for sleep apnea syndrome was remanded for further evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and higher special monthly compensation, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an effective date of February 22, 2020, but denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, a compensable initial disability rating for hypertension, and a compensable disability rating for a right hand scar (painful).

The Veteran's claim for benefits under the Home Improvement and Structural Alterations (HISA) program to remodel the entrance of his home, including railings on both sides and replacement of carpet, was granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher disability rating and earlier effective dates for service connection of vertigo, erectile dysfunction, and tinnitus.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including a back condition, bilateral neuropathy, knee condition, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, asthma, hypertension, fatigue condition and an acquired psychological disorder, to obtain additional evidence.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) as it is related to the Veteran's service-connected right knee and left shoulder disabilities.

The Board dismissed the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and denied an increased rating for erectile dysfunction, while granting a reduced rating for prostate cancer residuals.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or housebound status due to a lack of evidence regarding his need for such assistance.

The Veteran's PFB is granted a greater 60 percent rating, while other conditions such as eczema scarring, erectile dysfunction, IBS, and migraine headaches are denied higher ratings. Service connection for stroke from burn pit exposure and damaged liver is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of PTSD, migraines, erectile dysfunction, and tinnitus.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a conclusion that his service-connected conditions rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD was granted an initial 50 percent disability rating prior to January 21, 2014, but a higher rating of greater than 70 percent from that date was denied.

The Board denied the appeal, finding clear and unmistakable error in the original grant of service connection for hypertension due to a lack of qualifying service for herbicide exposure. The Board also denied entitlement to service connection for ED as it was not incurred in or due to his time in service nor due to his service connected right knee disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a compensable initial rating for erectile dysfunction, finding that he is in receipt of the maximum schedular rating allowed under the applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were partially granted, with some issues remanded.

The Board denied an increased disability rating for diabetes mellitus type 1 and residuals of prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction and residual voiding dysfunction.

The appeal for service connection for headaches was denied, while the claims for ED, left elbow, left wrist, right hand, and right shoulder disorders were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and osteopenia, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, entitling him to special monthly compensation.