Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2026

The Veteran's SMC(l) was granted based on his service-connected prostate cancer, metastatic cancer of the back, ribs, and pelvis, and metastatic cancer of the lymphatic system. The Board found that he has additional disabilities independently ratable at 50 percent or more, including RUE peripheral neuropathy, diabetes with erectile dysfunction, LLE peripheral neuropathy, sciatic nerve, RLE peripheral neuropathy, femoral nerve, left knee arthritis, right knee arthritis, and right clavicle fracture residuals. The Veteran is now entitled to SMC(m 1/2) based on these additional disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer.

The Board has granted effective dates of January 30, 2020 for service connection and related benefits for various conditions including hypertension, diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy and erectile dysfunction, scars, peripheral neuropathies, and a mid-sternotomy scar. The decision is based on the presumption that these conditions are due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is rated as noncompensable under the current rating criteria, and a higher rating is not assignable. The Board finds that a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction under DC 7522 is not warranted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for voiding dysfunction, GERD, and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The appeal of the proposal to discontinue service connection for residuals of prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction, including special monthly compensation for loss of use of a creative organ is dismissed. The issues of right and left knee disorders, DMII, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in addressing the Veteran's reports on a prior VA examination and the possibility that his erectile dysfunction is affected by medications for Meniere's disease.

The appeal regarding earlier effective dates for IBS and IVDS is dismissed.,The reduction in the rating for painful right toes scars is granted, restoring a 10 percent rating from May 3, 2023.,Increased ratings to 20 percent for lower extremity radiculopathy are granted as of October 21, 2024.,Service connection and increased ratings for left hip conditions, right hip conditions, left knee condition, ED, and depressive disorder are granted.

The Veteran's appeals for erectile dysfunction and prostate condition have been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of these claims.,The appeal regarding a rating in excess of 50 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been denied. The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy ratings have been restored to 10%, while his right lower extremity radiculopathy ratings remain at 10%. Appeals for higher initial disability ratings for both lower extremity radiculopathies were also denied.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for erectile dysfunction and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, as these claims were granted based on liberalizing law (PACT Act) that went into effect on August 10, 2022.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further medical examinations and evaluations. The issues include psychiatric disabilities, lumbosacral strain, plantar fasciitis, rheumatoid arthritis, prostate disability, erectile dysfunction, hearing loss, nasal disability, and pulmonary disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus, Type II and related peripheral neuropathies as well as erectile dysfunction and coronary artery disease due to in-service exposure to toxic substances. The AOJ is required to verify whether the USS Suribachi was a brown water ship known to transport Agent Orange and obtain a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for financial assistance for specially adapted housing and a special home adaptation grant are remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of his service-connected disabilities, particularly those related to diabetes and neuropathy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for DMII, CAD, and ED are granted. The conditions are presumed to be related to herbicide exposure during his service in Korea.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Board found that ED is not related to active service.,Service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) was denied because the condition resolved post-service and there is no evidence it was caused by toxic exposure risk activities during service.,The Veteran's claim for parakeratosis (skin rash) was denied as there is no current diagnosis of a skin rash, and the Board found that the condition is not related to active service.,Service connection for headaches was denied due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or causation during service.,The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied because he does not have auditory threshold levels meeting the criteria for a hearing loss disability.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy is dismissed as the claim has already been granted.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) was denied because it is not secondary to service-connected lower back problems and is not otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,PFB was denied as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis at any time during the pendency of the claim.,The appeal for bilateral knee osteoarthritis and osteophytes is remanded, meaning further action by the AOJ is required.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and headaches as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected depression. The claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, scars, hypertension, and bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected PTSD is granted. However, the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and adjudication, including addressing earlier effective dates for hypertension and erectile dysfunction.