[Is Smc-K Automatic Upon Granting Of 0% Ed?]

Radiculopathy translates to pain caused by such things as invertebral disc syndrome. I'd appeal, particularly if pain was not mentioned in the C&P. (Inadequate C&P, etc.)

I assume your medical records have some pain related entries. SMC K is usually awarded for ED. It may be that the RO used the 0% (which I'd argue about), as an excuse to say that no compensation was appropriate. Would you mind mentioning the VARO's location? The last time I looked, SMC K was commonly awarded for missing or non functional sexual organs, with ED being one of the not otherwise rated conditions.

Harrisons' Illustrated Medical Encyclopedia is one of the accepted references. AN EMG or other tests might not show conditions that are sufficient to cause intermittent high levels of pain. The root cause, invertebral disc syndrome, has pain as a common symptom. Nerves are often impacted, and complain - sometimes a lot! I'd talk to a non VA specialist, and see what they think. (It's even possible that the RO decided to deny, in order to reduce paperwork, and get credit for the disposition before the end of the RO's accounting period.)

Do you have a copy of the C&P? If not, obtain one. You can usually get your treating VA facility or clinic to print a copy, once it's in your electronic file. Since C&Ps are often less than they should be, review by an outside doctor, (Board Certified Specialist preferred) can result in an IMP that refutes the C&P.

Just a letter to your VSO may not be in your best interest. A prompt and detailed NOD is likely your best bet.

yes i agree with you.

[Loss Of Reproductive Organ]

Forget the pump-Viagra or cialis. Patient wife helps. The healing will take some time-don't give up on the ED drugs though.

a little bit of patience, a small change in lifestyle, healthy exercises and some medicines help ED

[Gerd & Ed (Erectile Dysfunction) From Service Connected Medications]

I'm interested in what Meds were causeing GERD. I have Gerd but never knew it could be due to meds. I was successful with ED due to meds. If meds can cause GERD then I wonder if I could also claim my esophogas stricture ring that develops every 5 years or so. It's called a shotsky's ring and is caused by the acid reflux or GERD.

Mil T

i am glad that you fought ED with meds. cheers! there is always hope at the end of the tunnel