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Entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction, as secondary to service-connected hypertension, is remanded.

July 30, 2026Citation Nr. A26069951Docket 200311-74833va.gov source

  • Entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction, as secondary to service-connected hypertensionRemanded

Board reasoning

The Board found that a VA examination and medical opinion were warranted to determine whether the veteran has a current erectile disability and whether it is caused or aggravated by service-connected hypertension, including consideration of medications used to treat hypertension. It also noted the need to obtain private treatment records and to address Saunders v. Wilkie in determining current disability, with remand to obtain records and schedule an examination.

Issues

  • Entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction, as secondary to service-connected hypertensionRemanded

Authorities

  • Saunders v. Wilkie, 886 F.3d 1356used to assess whether current disability exists and is VA compensable

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