Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2026

Service connection for ED was granted with an effective date of May 17, 2021.,Service connection for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity was denied prior to January 20, 2022.,Service connection for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity was granted with an effective date of January 5, 2024.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss and tinnitus were not granted as secondary to service-connected disabilities.,Service connection for kidney disability was denied.,Service connection for OSA was granted.,Service connection for PTSD was denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, to include MDD and anxiety was granted.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hematemesis, hyperekplexia (hyperlexia), bleeding esophagus, erectile dysfunction, gallstones, hepatomegaly and hepatic steatosis, pancreatitis, and sleep apnea due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The Veteran's mental health issues are related to service, but the claims for these conditions will be remanded for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus II, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction associated with PTSD, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the entire appeal period. The Board granted his TDIU claim.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis, dengue (internal hemorrhaging), erectile dysfunction, choroidopathy (bilateral photophobia), and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The issues were improperly docketed on this appeal.,These matters cannot be readjudicated under the current docket number due to previous decisions.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of erectile dysfunction because the AOJ had not yet issued a final decision on the issue.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but withdrawn the claims for erectile dysfunction and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations and incomplete evidence. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, psychiatric disabilities, hypertension, cardiovascular disability, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss are all being reviewed.

The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy is granted as secondary to his service-connected thoracic back strain, effective March 22, 2019. The claims for left and right knee disabilities and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease with valve replacement residuals is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The claim for hypertension on a direct basis is denied as there was no evidence of the condition during active service or within one year after separation. The claims for recurrent gastrointestinal disability and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for residuals of prostate cancer, ED as secondary to prostate cancer, and overactive bladder and incontinence status post total prostatectomy (claimed as bladder leakage) as secondary to prostate cancer.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ are denied as the earliest possible effective date is September 25, 2023.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 0 percent, as the evidence does not show that his hearing acuity has worsened since a prior examination in January 2023.,For migraine headaches, the Veteran was found to have characteristic prostrating attacks averaging once per month over the last several months, warranting a noncompensable rating.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions regarding his service connection claims. The VA will obtain these necessary evaluations in order to provide a proper determination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims and earlier effective dates for various disabilities, including erectile dysfunction, migraines, hip disorders, lower extremity disorders, and tinnitus.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for erectile dysfunction and hypertension, leading to their dismissal.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and sleep apnea (OSA) as there was no evidence of a current disability during or proximate to the pendency of the claim. The Veteran's audiometric examination at separation showed normal hearing in both ears.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction was also denied due to lack of service connection for diabetes mellitus, and the Board found that the Veteran did not present competent medical evidence linking his current condition to service.

The Veteran's VA treatment records show that he required regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including chronic valley fever fungus residuals, PTSD with associated mood/affective disorder, sleep apnea, and multiple peripheral neuropathies. The Board granted the claim for an earlier effective date of April 11, 2023, for the award of SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, back disability, and various peripheral neuropathies, render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to perform daily activities independently. The Board found that the evidence was in balance, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran, granting SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's right elbow lateral epicondylitis, chronic rhinitis, right knee strain (limitation of flexion), painful scar from hernia repair, hypertension, lumbar spine disorder, right lower extremity hypoesthesia and paresthesia, left lower extremity hypoesthesia and paresthesia, left knee disorder, and migraine including variants are all granted. The Veteran's service connection for these conditions is established based on direct evidence or presumptive exposure.