Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions and issues have been dismissed due to untimeliness of the Notice of Disagreement (NOD).

The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error and remands the case for an addendum medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed erectile dysfunction disability.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to PTSD, insomnia as secondary to PTSD, asthma, erectile dysfunction, and migraine.,The Board also remanded the claims of service connection for right knee instability as secondary to bilateral pes planus and lumbosacral strain as secondary to patellofemoral pain syndrome and tendinitis, left knee.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, erectile dysfunction also claimed as low testosterone, and a disability manifested as shortness of breath and coughing are denied.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction is due to his service-connected PTSD. The claim for left lateral thigh nerve Bernhardt-Roth syndrome (meralgia paresthetica) is remanded as it involves a TERA exposure.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) as secondary to his service-connected Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The decision affords the Veteran the benefit of doubt and finds that ED is due in part to PTSD.

The Board has determined that the claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, as secondary to diabetes mellitus, should be remanded due to insufficient evidence in the previous decision.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including arthritis in the joints (lower back and right shoulder), GERD, migraine headaches, high blood pressure, and erectile dysfunction. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, and will consider whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected lumbar strain and/or adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death, and no one has requested substitution for the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, a sinus condition, erectile dysfunction (claimed as epididymitis), and an eye condition (other than dry eyes) due to irregular astigmatism. The claims are also remanded for VA examination and opinion regarding his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the May 2020 decision denying eligibility for PCAFC benefits was not legally adequate and requires remand. The matter is being returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of entitlement to service connection for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) due to a lack of an examination, which is necessary to determine if ED had its onset during active service and is related to any other in-service incurrence or any other service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied due to untimely filing of the Board Appeal requests. The appeal was dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for a left hip condition, erectile dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain.,The evidence supports that these conditions are aggravated by or related to his service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Erectile Dysfunction, a Respiratory Condition (including Shortness of Breath), and a Right Ankle Condition have all been denied. The Board found no current diagnoses or evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran withdrew all pending appeals, including those for increased ratings and service connection claims. The appeal is dismissed as a result.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for headache disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression and insomnia), stomach disorder (to include diarrhea), and erectile dysfunction (ED) as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus disability. The evidence does not support a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for right lower extremity, left lower extremity, right upper extremity, and left upper extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy as well as erectile dysfunction secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected erectile dysfunction is denied. The highest possible rating under the applicable VA rating criteria is noncompensable.