The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to hypertension, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. It also granted increased evaluations of 20 percent for cervical spondylosis and 50 percent for migraines.

The deciding factor: The evidence supports a link between the Veteran's erectile dysfunction and his service-connected conditions, and the criteria for higher ratings are met based on the severity of the cervical spondylosis and migraines.

Claimed conditions

erectile dysfunction, cervical spondylosis of the mid and distal cervical spine, migraines, eye condition, claimed as vision problems, acquired psychiatric disorder, to include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

November 18, 2025

Citation

A25099933

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