The VA has determined that the veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction does not warrant a compensable evaluation, as his penis is not deformed and he can still produce an erection but for a short period of time.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show any deformity in the veteran's penis and it was noted that he could still achieve an erection, albeit temporarily. The criteria for a 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 7522 (loss of erectile power) were not met as both symptoms required to satisfy this criterion were not present.
- Claimed conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction associated with prostate cancer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 22, 2008
- Citation
- 0828562
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied a compensable disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction associated with prostate cancer, finding that there is no evidence of penile deformity. The Veteran does not receive a schedular rating but receives special monthly compensation benefits due to loss of use of a creative organ.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not result in total occupational and social impairment, resulting in a denial of a rating in excess of 70 percent. From May 16, 2019 to October 1, 2021, the issue of TDIU was moot as he had a maximum schedular rating (100%). From October 1, 2021 onwards, TDIU was denied.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction associated with prostate cancer is denied. The claims for increased PTSD and TDIU are remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied the veteran's claim for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1318 due to not meeting the statutory duration requirements for a total disability rating at the time of death. The Board also found that service connection in the cause of the Veteran's death is remanded as there was no opinion regarding the causality of his death.
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