Va Rating Erectile Dysfunction

SMC k specifically is awarde for loss or loss of use of a creative organ.

Va rating erectile dysfunction. This is known as SMC k and it is paid out in your monthly VA compensation check. The VA generally grants 0 rating for erectile dysfunction unless your case falls under one of the diagnostic codes stipulated under the ratings for the genitourinary system. In its regulations the Department of Veterans Affairs classifies erectile dysfunction also known as impotence under a category called loss of a creative organ When the VA grants service connection for ED it often rates it at 0 but pays the claim under a separate category called Special Monthly Compensation SMC. The Schedule for Rating Disabilities is used by the VA to rate a disability so benefits can be determined.

There are diagnostic codes for removal or deformity of a physical organ but erectile dysfunction does not equate to deformity. You can read more about the VAs rating process on the. While this applies to erectile dysfunction it can also be awarded for the loss of use of one or both testicles or one or both ovaries. How Does the VA Rate Erectile Dysfunction.

Loss of hearing or erectile dysfunction. Claiming a VA Disability for Erectile Dysfunction is a little more challenging than a straight service connection. 3102 4115b Diagnostic Code 7522. Rate on residuals as renal dysfunction minimum rating 30 Note - The 100 percent evaluation shall be assigned as of the date of hospital admission for transplant surgery and shall continue with a mandatory VA examination one year following hospital discharge.

It is also known as impotence or ED. Specifically SMC k for loss of use of a creative organ. Currently erectile dysfunction caused by deformity is rated 20 but under the proposed changes erectile dysfunction for any reason would be rated 0. Instead they rate ED under 38 CFR.

Thus the Board finds that the criteria for a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction are met and a 20 percent rating is granted. The most common rating for erectile dysfunction comes from the Special Monthly Compensation criteria. SMC k is the most common VA Disability rating for erectile dysfunction. VA ratings go from 0 no disability present to 100 full disability.

However service connection for erectile dysfunction even at 0 percent makes veterans eligible for Special Monthly Compensation SMC for loss of use of a creative organ. The most likely rating that a Veteran will receive for erectile dysfunction is that of Special Monthly Compensation. What does this mean for ED. Unlike other disabilities the VA does not have a specific disability rating schedule for erectile dysfunction.

There is a whole list of specific disabilities under this rating. Signature on next page S. In other words there are more steps for a Veteran to take before winning the claim. The VA justifies this proposed change by stating that the VA provides disability compensation for conditions that result in reduced earning capacity.

When making a claim for disability compensation through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs former military service members typically receive a percent rating between 10 and 100. Generally the VA will grant a 0-percent rating for erectile dysfunction unless you are eligible under the diagnostic codes above. It is important to note that while loss of a. KREMBS Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans Appeals ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD A.