Evidence checklist

Erectile Dysfunction

DC 752238 CFR § 4.115bGenitourinary

Evidence strength

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Target

Saved locally

Specialist opinion

Highest value

Nexus opinion linking ED to service-connected condition or medicationCritical

Medical opinion connecting ED to a service-connected condition (PTSD, diabetes, spinal condition) or to medication side effects (SSRIs, antihypertensives).

Private provider · independent opinion

Treating physician

Medical diagnosis of erectile dysfunctionCritical

Documentation from a physician confirming ED diagnosis.

Your treating provider · written request

Treatment records

Medication records showing prescriptions that cause ED

Documentation that you take medications known to cause ED as a side effect.

VA or private records · written request

Lay statements

Request for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K)Critical

Ensure your claim specifically requests SMC-K for loss of use of a creative organ — this adds $139.87/month at the 2026 rate even with a 0% schedular rating.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →

Benefits questionnaire

Completed DBQ Male Reproductive Organ Conditions

Standardized form documenting ED diagnosis and severity.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →

Condition guideRating criteria and what VA looks for C&P exam prepWhat the examiner will ask Buddy statement builderGuided VA Form 21-10210

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