The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction (ED) to correct a duty to assist error, as the July 2023 VA examiner's opinions did not adequately address whether ED is related to service or secondary to the service-connected left foot fracture.
The deciding factor: The July 2023 VA examiner did not consider all relevant evidence and provided an inadequate rationale regarding the relationship between the Veteran's ED and his service or service-connected disability, necessitating a remand for additional medical opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- erectile dysfunction (ED)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25038983
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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