Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2026

The Board dismissed the appeal of a proposed reduction in the evaluation for service-connected prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction from 100 percent to non-compensable, as the August 2025 rating decision was not a final decision and did not effectuate a reduction.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and SMC due to loss of use of a creative organ are granted.,The Board also remands the case for further development regarding initial disability ratings for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disability. The effective date for the 100% rating of an acquired psychiatric condition is set at August 29, 2022.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates have been dismissed as the benefits sought on appeal have already been granted in full.,Service connection has not been established for GERD, left ear hearing loss, or right lower extremity neuropathy.

The Veteran's initial service connection claims for prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction and diabetes mellitus associated with herbicide exposure were denied as there is no evidence of prior claims.,The Veteran's mid-abdomen scar, hypertension, and diabetic nephropathy have all been denied.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is found to be secondary to his service-connected conditions, specifically hypertension and back disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher initial ratings, finding that the appropriate effective dates were June 6, 2022, for erectile dysfunction and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, and June 1, 2021, for tension headaches. The right knee strain was granted an initial 10 percent rating with an earlier effective date of June 1, 2021, and GERD was denied any higher initial rating.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of pelvic floor dysfunction/CPPS, erectile dysfunction (ED), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), abdominal fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to his simultaneous request for a Higher-Level Review (HLR).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including migraine headaches and their secondary effects. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were aggravated by military service.

The Board has denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, but has remanded the claims of service connection for lumbosacral strain, migraines, and irritable bowel syndrome due to insufficient evidence in the March 2020 VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to incomplete records and duty-to-assist errors. The VA is required to obtain relevant SSA records, as well as provide an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors and psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected heart disease was denied, and the claim for TDIU due to multiple service-connected disabilities was also denied.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of August 5, 2022, for the awards of service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to be a contributing factor in his current erectile dysfunction. The Board also finds that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and left ankle disability are related to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, finding that there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability and that it is not related to his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for testicular cancer, lung cancer, lymphatic cancer, erectile dysfunction (ED), low testosterone, loss of use of a creative organ (heart disorder), acid reflux, and lung damage. SMC based on the loss of use of a creative organ is also granted.

The Board has dismissed the appeals seeking service connection for left varicocele and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, psychiatric disability, GERD, DM, CAD, and ED have been granted with effective dates ranging from July 29, 2022 to September 8, 2021. The claim for service connection for OSA was denied.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was denied as it did not result from his service-connected thoracic strain.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction was granted as it resulted from his unspecified depressive disorder.

The Board dismissed the appeal for bilateral hearing loss. Service connection was granted for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction as secondary to prostate cancer, lumbar spine pain, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity.