Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, left kidney cancer, and neuro-cognitive disorder with depressive disorder from January 8, 2020 was denied. The Veteran's headaches were granted a 10% rating effective January 8, 2020, but the Veteran's vertigo did not meet the criteria for a greater than 10% rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is not considered to have a current diagnosis of these conditions in some cases.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ. The effective date remains October 4, 2022.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not support a higher or separate rating.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder with anxious distress was denied due to lack of additional impairment warranting such a rating.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities was granted, as his service-connected conditions prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's right knee condition, rhinitis, and erectile dysfunction are granted with specific disability ratings. However, the Board has remanded several issues including service connection for groin pain, increased rating for hemorrhagic prostatitis, eczema, and pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder with cannabis use disorder, in remission due to a negative nexus between the two conditions.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to the Veteran's active-duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and additional VA medical opinions are needed regarding the Veteran's service connection claims.

The Veteran's SMC based on loss of use of creative organ was granted in November 2024, rendering the issue moot.,There is no basis for awarding a special home adaptation grant as the Veteran does not meet the criteria.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is rated at the maximum noncompensable level. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a bilateral hip condition due to insufficient evidence in the prior VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, bilateral hallux valgus, and left foot hammer toes. The Veteran's current diagnoses are supported by credible testimony and medical opinions linking his conditions to his military service.,Regarding erectile dysfunction, the Board found that it is at least as likely as not secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for travel expenses to the Reno VAMC on May 18, 2022 was granted as he could not have received his primary care at a closer VA facility.

The Board has denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and urinary frequency as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service, and the Veteran did not experience functional impairment due to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied due to the lack of persuasive evidence supporting a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a genitourinary disorder and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of intermediate steps.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension and erectile dysfunction, and also denied a higher evaluation for insomnia associated with tinnitus. The effective date of the award of service connection for insomnia associated with tinnitus was granted as December 1, 2021.

The appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction has been resolved in full; the appeal is dismissed. The Board also remanded the claim for service connection for sleep apnea (OSA) due to potential exposure to burn pits during military service.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain more recent medical records from Advocate Medical Group.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate VA medical opinions and new opinions are needed regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder caused or aggravated his obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, chronic fatigue syndrome, and respiratory disability.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions including bilateral feet, skeletal arthritis, back condition (other than arthritis), erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and heart condition. The evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or a causal relationship to service.