Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and sleep disturbance have been dismissed due to untimely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) filings.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines has been granted, as it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) and need for regular aid and attendance of another person is remanded due to the need for new VA examinations to determine the current nature and severity of his service-connected disabilities, as well as the need for private medical records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further action due to a failure to obtain relevant treatment records from Tricare Prime Virginia Beach.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, low back disability, peripheral vascular diseases of both lower extremities, diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, radiculopathy of both lower extremities, erectile dysfunction, onychomycosis, hypertension, and skin cancer. As a result, the Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder.

The appeal for service connection of right shoulder condition and left shoulder strain is dismissed. The appeals for erectile dysfunction and low testosterone/hypogonadism are remanded.

The Veteran's neoplastic related fatigue is granted an initial disability rating of 20 percent, effective August 10, 2022. The service connection for testicular cancer, ED, and the scars are denied as there is no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, PTSD, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension, have precluded him from securing and following substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify.

The Veteran's lung condition, diagnosed as minimal obstructive lung defect, is denied service connection. The Board finds that the current diagnosis of plantar fasciitis for bilateral foot condition is secondary to a service-connected back disability.

The Board has found that an earlier effective date for the 50% rating for tension headaches is denied, and the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and examination regarding his back condition, right shoulder condition, right ankle condition, migraine headaches, and urinary frequency. The Veteran is not entitled to an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the November 2025 Board remand directives, and therefore, the claims for service connection for pseudofolliculitis of the scalp, lumbar spine disability, tonsillitis, and erectile dysfunction are being remanded again for further development.

The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective November 21, 2024. The effective date for the initial 70% rating for adjustment disorder is February 11, 2018.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on his service-connected right and left leg radiculitis have been dismissed. The Veteran has also had his claim for erectile dysfunction, which is secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine DDD, bilateral lower extremity radiculitis, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, granted.

The Board has granted service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the claim.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction and heart palpitations are granted as secondary to service-connected conditions. The rating for PTSD is also remanded, and TDIU prior to November 21, 2016, is also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an error in notifying the Veteran of his right to a hearing, and thus the matter is being returned for further action.

The Board has granted service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and denied it for Fecal Incontinence Disorder. The ED is found to be caused by the Veteran's service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder and adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that it is caused by his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and erectile dysfunction are each granted initial ratings of 40 percent effective April 14, 2011.,Additionally, the Veteran is granted a TDIU from April 14, 2011.