Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance was denied because he is not in need of such assistance due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board found that while the Veteran requires some help with daily activities, he does not meet the criteria for needing regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's asthma is granted service connection under the PACT Act, diabetes mellitus type II and erectile dysfunction are remanded for further evaluation, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for service-connected erectile dysfunction was dismissed because the VA Form 10182, filed more than a year after the July 2019 rating decision on appeal, did not demonstrate good cause to extend the filing deadline.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, GERD, Hypertension, and Erectile Dysfunction due to insufficient evidence regarding the claimed in-service stressor. The AOJ is instructed to attempt verification of the Veteran's reported stressor involving a motor vehicle collision resulting in a soldier's death.

The Board denied a 10 percent rating for multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities, finding that the conditions did not clearly interfere with the Veteran's employability.

The Veteran's oral cancer and resulting fibular reconstruction are granted as related to exposure at Camp Lejeune. Service connection for ED is also granted as secondary to hypertension.

The Veteran's earlier effective dates for service connection of chronic sinusitis, prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction have been granted.,Prostate cancer was initially awarded an effective date of August 10, 2022. The Veteran now has an earlier effective date of July 13, 2022.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and therefore the TDIU is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, diabetes mellitus type II, bilateral hearing loss, left lower and right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left shoulder fracture of proximal humerus, status post ORIF, liver condition, and erectile dysfunction have all been denied.,Effective August 21, 2023, the Veteran was granted effective dates for service connection for left hip degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic, limitation of flexion; right hip degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic, limitation of flexion; left hip degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic, thigh, impairment of; and right hip degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic, thigh, impairment of.

The appeal of the deferred claim for migraine headaches is dismissed. The claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea are denied.

Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and hypertension is denied.,PTSD increased rating claim is denied. A compensable rating for ED is also denied.,Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and right knee disability are not granted a higher rating than 10 percent.,Left knee disability does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for deviated septum was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for TMJ was readjudicated and granted, but not established due to lack of a nexus between in-service dental work and current TMJ.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is not secondary to his service-connected hypertension and recent coronary artery disease with stent placement, and thus denies service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction is denied as there is no evidence of additional impairment or disability not contemplated by the current rating.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of erectile dysfunction and denied service connection for this condition. The thoracolumbar spine condition claim is being remanded due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction have been granted service connection, along with SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ. The claim for SMC at the housebound rate is being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete records, including a lack of color photographs of his scars. The claims are being returned to the agency that made the initial decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (sciatic), and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (sciatic) have been granted effective from June 10, 2021.,The Veteran's claim for SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ has also been granted effective from June 10, 2021.

The Veteran's application for enrollment in the PCAFC was denied because he passed away before eligibility could be determined and finalized, making it impossible to enroll him in the program.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated at 20 percent, but no higher. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating.,The Veteran's hypertension is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to the ameliorative effects of medication.,The Veteran's lumbar spine IVDS status post compression fracture, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy are each rated at 40 percent. The Board finds that these ratings are appropriate based on the severity of his symptoms.,Service connection has been granted for abnormal renal function, erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, prostate condition, and hernia due to exposure to toxic risk exposure activities (TERA) in service.