Erectile dysfunction decisions — 2026

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction and onychomycosis of toenails was rated at 20 percent, but the Board found that it required only a restricted diet and one or more daily injection of insulin without regulation of activities. The other peripheral neuropathy conditions were also not rated higher.

The Board has remanded three issues: service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine, service connection for a hip disability other than service-connected fracture of the left iliac crest (to include as secondary to service-connected degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine), and a rating higher than 20 percent for degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for depression and erectile dysfunction have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied service connection for low back pain and erectile dysfunction due to a lack of timely filing of an appeal request, and the attempt was dismissed.

The Board dismissed the appeal of service connection for otalgia, right ear secondary to service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder. Service connection was granted for metatarsalgia with Baxter's neuropathy of the left foot and erectile dysfunction was denied an initial compensable rating.

The attempted appeal of service connection for posttraumatic brain injury (TBI) has been dismissed.,Service connection for headache disability, erectile dysfunction, and pituitary gland disability is being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple conditions has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the VA opinions obtained prior to the March 2021 rating decision are inadequate and remands the cases for further development, including obtaining a new opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's schizoaffective disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's request to appeal the March 18, 2024, and March 25, 2024, rating decisions that assigned initial ratings and effective dates for ED and GERD, as well as the July 25, 2024, rating decision denying TDIU. The Board found no good cause to extend the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral restless leg syndrome, bilateral tremors of the hands, chronic headaches, facial dermatosis, erectile dysfunction (loss of use of a creative organ due to varicocele), and varicocele. The Veteran's symptoms have been observed since his time in service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer associated with herbicide exposure is granted effective February 20, 2023.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction secondary to his service-connected prostate cancer is also granted effective February 20, 2023. SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ due to erectile dysfunction and SMC based on housebound status are both granted effective February 20, 2023.,The Veteran's eligibility for Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) is granted effective February 20, 2023.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erectile dysfunction (ED), as well as the award of SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, due to lack of unadjudicated claims prior to October 30, 2021.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for erectile dysfunction and denied SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ due to insufficient evidence showing that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction was caused by VA treatment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for urinary incontinence, lumbar radiculopathy, and erectile dysfunction due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The claims will be reconsidered with new evidence and opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD, hypertension, DMII, hypothyroidism, and skin condition are related to his active-duty service. However, further development is needed for the claims of erectile dysfunction and skin condition due to potential exposure to toxins during service.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for erectile dysfunction and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, with the past-due benefits awarded from August 29, 2022. The appellant is eligible for direct payment of attorney fees.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and erectile dysfunction (ED) due to incomplete medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received, and a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's erectile dysfunction with impotence is related to his service or any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for SMC-AA/HB and service connection for urinary frequency secondary to his service-connected lumbosacral strain with spinal stenosis is being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.