Evidence Checklist: Female Sexual Arousal Disorder

Gynecology or psychiatry/psychology evaluation documenting FSADCritical

Records from a qualified provider documenting diagnosis of female sexual arousal disorder, symptoms, and functional impact.

Nexus opinion linking FSAD to service or service-connected conditionCritical

Medical opinion connecting FSAD to military service, MST, PTSD, pelvic surgery, or other service-connected condition.

Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

MST documentation or VA treatment records (if applicable)

Records of military sexual trauma and its treatment, if FSAD is claimed as secondary to MST/PTSD.

Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.