Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for GERD and ED have been granted as service connection is established due to these conditions being linked to his service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates of August 22, 2016, for service connection and SMC due to loss of use of a creative organ. The May 2024 Board decision granted these benefits with an effective date of August 22, 2016.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted from November 21, 2019. The right hip disability service connection claim is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for kidney disability, respiratory disability (claimed as allergies), diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction due to duty-to-assist errors. The claims are being returned to VA for further action.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and service connection have been denied due to lack of factual evidence showing an increase in severity or onset prior to the specified dates.,Service connection has not been established for cervical spine bone spurs and degenerative arthritis, left upper extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, right shoulder pain, left shoulder pain, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has denied service connection for left hip, right hip, and low back disabilities. The claim of secondary service connection for erectile dysfunction is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for SMC on account of being housebound was dismissed. The Board granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, finding that he requires assistance with various daily activities due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for boils/staph, left elbow joints inflammation, erectile dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), left knee strain, and right knee strain as they were withdrawn before a hearing could take place.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded several claims due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including for new VA medical opinions on right wrist and knee conditions, right foot condition, right ankle condition, erectile dysfunction, GERD, headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, dry eye syndrome, lumbar spine condition, and right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of erectile dysfunction and hypertension due to errors in documentation regarding toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) and a need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as he has been gainfully employed and his income exceeded the federal poverty level, thus meeting one of the economic components for a TDIU. The Board found that the non-economic component (ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment) is not met due to inconsistencies in the employer's statements regarding the Veteran's part-time vs full-time status.

The Veteran's PTSD has been restored to a 50% evaluation effective September 24, 2024. His ischemic heart disease and other conditions have not rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for prostate cancer, bladder condition, and ED due to potential toxic exposure during service. Further examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is granted, but his SMC based on housebound status is denied.

The Veteran's hemorrhoids have resulted in persistent bleeding, and he has been in receipt of the maximum schedular rating available for the condition.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction has not been productive of penile deformity.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to an initial rating greater than 0 percent for erectile dysfunction, entitlement to service connection for insomnia, and entitlement to a rating greater than 20 percent for prostate cancer due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for eligibility to an allowance for an automobile and/or other conveyance or adaptive equipment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent disability rating, effective from December 4, 2018. The service-connected erectile dysfunction is also granted as secondary to the back disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, cervical strain, erectile dysfunction, lumbosacral strain, and pseudofolliculitis barbae have all been denied. The Veteran has not submitted new and relevant evidence to support his claims.