Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2026

An effective date of September 27, 2024 is granted for service connection of prostate cancer.,Effective from August 10, 2022, an award of service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ are granted.

The Board has granted service connection for vertigo, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service symptoms. However, the claim for erectile dysfunction was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected ED does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The issue of secondary service connection for DM and an acquired mental health disorder is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.,Given the grant of TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD, the Veteran has a single service-connected disability rated as total (PTSD) and additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more.

The Board has granted DIC benefits based on service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his service-connected prostate cancer and its treatment caused his death due to side effects from Zytiga.

The Board denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and irritable bowel syndrome, finding that the current disabilities are not related to active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and SMC were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support higher evaluations or entitlement to SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD due to lack of a current diagnosis under DSM-5 criteria. The claim for secondary service connection for Erectile Dysfunction as related to PTSD is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of April 8, 2005 for the service connection of erectile dysfunction and SMC based on loss of a creative organ. The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his PTSD, which was already service-connected as of April 8, 2005.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, depression, migraine headaches, hypertension, abnormal heartbeat, bilateral eye condition (sensitivity to light), erectile dysfunction, skin disorder, upper spine condition, lower back condition, skeletal arthritis of entire joint system, left hip condition, right hip condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, left foot condition, and right foot condition have all been denied.,The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection for any of these conditions due to a lack of current disability or no evidence linking the claimed conditions to his active duty service.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused by his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Board finds that the but-for relationship necessary to establish secondary service connection has been met, and grants service connection for erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of erectile dysfunction was dismissed due to his death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the April 1, 2020 rating decision was dismissed because he did not timely file a VA Form 10182 and good cause has not been shown to extend the filing deadline.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted effective dates of May 14, 2021 for service connection of residuals of prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, PTSD, right lower extremity RLS, and left lower extremity RLS on a secondary basis as they are proximately related to the Veteran's service-connected neoplasms of the male reproductive system.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of erectile dysfunction was dismissed. A rating of 50 percent, and no higher, for migraines is granted. An initial rating of 30 percent, and no higher, for IBS is granted. Service connection for hypertension is remanded.

The Board has granted restoration of initial 40 percent ratings for right and left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, effective January 6, 2024. The appeal regarding service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, a back condition, hair loss, a right wrist condition, scars, tinnitus, kidney problems, erectile dysfunction, and left knee condition have been dismissed as the Veteran did not file timely notices of disagreement.