Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2026

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and a fungal skin rash disability, finding insufficient evidence of in-service exposure to toxic substances.

The Veteran's tinnitus is at least as likely as not related to his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) from October 17, 2017 to March 23, 2018.,The Veteran's left knee disorder, diagnosed as left knee strain with instability and bipartite patella, is at least as likely as not related to his period of ACDUTRA from October 17, 2017 to March 23, 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and PFB. The Veteran's right knee flexion and left shoulder strain ratings have been restored.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective June 15, 2022, based on his service-connected disabilities. The effective date for the establishment of basic eligibility for DEA benefits is also June 15, 2022.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was not incurred in or caused by his active military service, and the Board denied service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's initial claim for a disability rating of 70 percent for cognitive impairment with sleep disturbance associated with Parkinson's disease is granted. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 30 percent prior to August 24, 2024 and 40 percent thereafter. Tinnitus is assigned the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent. ED is denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as incurred in combat.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction does not warrant a compensable rating.,The Veteran's hypertension does not warrant a higher than noncompensable rating.,The Veteran's sleep apnea may be service-connected due to its onset or aggravation by his service-connected hypertension.,The Veteran's chronic fatigue syndrome is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is being reviewed for potential compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) was denied as he is already in receipt of the maximum SMC rate due to his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and PTSD/MDD at 60% or more.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including Parkinson's disease, lumbar spine disability, and arteriosclerotic heart disease, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU and established basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance prior to May 1, 2025.

The Veteran's hypertension, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea are all granted as service-connected due to exposure to PFAS during his military service.,Service connection for chronic bronchitis is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for service-connected erectile dysfunction was granted. The claim for an increased rating in excess of 60 percent disabling for service-connected hypertensive heart disease prior to March 31, 2023 was denied.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of a right knee scar. The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 70 percent, but no higher, effective from the date of the November 2020 rating decision.,The Veteran's ED secondary to PTSD is granted and he qualifies for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has granted service connection for Erectile Dysfunction and Special Monthly Compensation for Loss of Use of a Creative Organ, effective April 15, 2016. The Veteran's appeal is denied as the Appellee is not eligible for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded to the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for other specified trauma related stress disorder. The claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not render him so helpless as to require the regular aid and attendance of another person, resulting in a denial of SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy and diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction have been granted increased ratings, while the nonproliferative retinopathy and PTSD remain denied.

The Veteran's Peyronie's disease with erectile dysfunction was rated under DC 7522, which assigns a noncompensable (0%) rating for 'erectile dysfunction' with or without penile deformity. The Board found no evidence to support higher ratings and denied the claim for an initial compensable rating.

All claims for service connection related to lumbosacral strain, left knee condition, right knee condition, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, right hand condition, left hand condition, athlete's foot/tinea pedis, right shin splints, left shin splints, erectile dysfunction, alopecia areata (hair loss), and acne have been dismissed due to lack of timely appeal. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis for these conditions.

All claims for service connection related to lumbosacral strain, left knee condition, right knee condition, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, right hand condition, left hand condition, athlete's foot/tinea pedis, right shin splints, left shin splints, erectile dysfunction, alopecia areata (hair loss), and acne have been dismissed due to lack of timely appeal. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis for these conditions.