Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and other benefits related to his service-connected conditions were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction, as he already had the highest schedular rating available. Other claims for increased ratings or benefits were also denied.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus requires only a restricted diet and an oral hypoglycemic agent, but no insulin injections. The hypertension does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on diastolic pressure or systolic pressure predominantly reaching certain thresholds. Service connection has been granted for erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus.,The Veteran's GERD and allergic rhinitis require further examination to determine their current severity, as the examinations from November 2023 did not consider the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and bilateral plantar fasciitis due to a failure by the AOJ to provide notice of the right to a hearing before VA, which is required under regulatory duty.

The Board has remanded all issues except the service connection for erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's claim for erectile dysfunction is denied as there is no persuasive evidence showing it is related to a service-connected disability.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased rating and service connection for hyperlipidemia. The appeal for service connection of erectile dysfunction is remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has denied service connection for erectile dysfunction, hypertension, and sleep apnea as these conditions are not related to the Veteran's active service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions (chronic lymphocytic leukemia, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities) contributed substantially or materially to his death from a fatal fall. The appeal is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, erectile dysfunction, and obstructive sleep apnea were denied. The claim for fibromyalgia was also denied.,The Board found that new evidence did not support readjudication of the previously denied claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral ankle and knee conditions and erectile dysfunction. The issues are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted with effective dates of January 24, 2023.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bladder cancer, prostate cancer, abdominal scar secondary to these conditions, ED secondary to prostate cancer, and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder are all granted. The Veteran is also awarded Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of a creative organ.

Service connection for GERD, ED, sinusitis, RLE nerve disorder, LLE nerve disorder, lumbar spine disorder, right ankle disorder, and left shoulder disorder is denied as these conditions are not shown to be related to service.

The appellant is granted SMC(o) and SMC(r)(1) based on his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, glaucoma, foot drop conditions, sleep apnea, migraines, overactive bladder, and various musculoskeletal issues. He does not qualify for higher rates due to the anatomical loss or use of extremities.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to January 30, 2019 for service connection and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ due to his disabilities. The effective date was set at January 30, 2019.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to address the Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction, which was previously denied. The claims are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion addressing whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is related to his service-connected heart condition and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection and SMC based on loss of use of the creative organ is granted with an effective date of August 14, 2019. The appeal for increased evaluations for urinary dysfunction, lung cancer residuals, testicular cancer residuals, retro-peritoneum lymph node metastasis, and erectile dysfunction is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, higher ratings, and other benefits related to his service-connected conditions. The decision also upheld some of his existing disability ratings.

The Veteran's cervical strain is not rated higher than 20 percent, chronic sinusitis was denied, service connection for erectile dysfunction was granted, and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation was dismissed.