usmcman001 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I was reading an arcticle that is relating ED problems to PTSD. What is everyones thought on this and does anyone have any more info regarding this issue. Was an interesting read. Trying to find article to post a link for everyone to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted October 10, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 10, 2011 If you have diabetes you can claim it as a given almost if you have a good IMO or statement from a VA doctor. Some doctor has to say the DMII or other condition causes the ED. The whole world knows that anti-depressants and pain medications can cause ED except the VA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrluk Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Had the exam just a few months ago. The doc asked questions about (as stated previously) to rule out most other causes, did the prostate exam, poked, prodded, etc., and when she ruled out all other physiological causes, the only thing left was the MH meds... Limbo is status quo for the VARO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Philip Rogers Posted October 11, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 11, 2011 I hope you're appealing the SMC denial! pr Hate to break your bubble, but they usually give you a prostate exam to check for enlargement putting pressure on other things, and to check for infections. They ask a lot of questions about your sexual (or not) history), and do a blood lab or two. SMC may or may not be a factor. In my case, I have ED but it was originally granted for nerve impingement and premature ejaculation due to my spine. Now its progressed to 'no go' and I have levitra for that, but I was denied SMC because when I was prescribed levitra the doc didn't say it was for 'non-existant' erections. I take zoloft for prematurity, but after it was prescribed I started seeing a MH practitioner for depression. She said keep taking it for it's MH effects. SO, I take zoloft for MH 'now', but was prescribed it 'then' for another condition. Its a fun mess. SMC isn't always a given depending on the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator brokensoldier244th Posted October 11, 2011 Moderator Share Posted October 11, 2011 I did appeal-the initial denial was because I had a 2 year old, so it must have worked, right? *lol* I appealed that decision and won ED. I then applied for SMC, and they said that I did not have 'full loss of use' under the definition. I responded with NOD that showed I was taking Levitra. Their SOC reply said that since I had initially been taking zoloft for PME, (but im now taking it for the depression) and levitra, they can't determine whether Im taking the Levitra for PME or loss of erectile power. I have not yet contacted my PCP about it to have him write up something that says my MH provider recommended that I continue taking the zoloft for depression (not PME) and that the levitra is not for that, either. Its a confusing mess since he was using the zoloft to initially treat a secondary condition, but then I was diagnosed with depression so I just kept on taking it. CAS I hope you're appealing the SMC denial! pr The Earth is degenerating these days. Bribery and corruption abound.Children no longer mind their parents, every man wants to write a book,and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching. --17 different possible sources, all lacking verifiable attribution. B.S. Doane College, Mgt Info Systems/Systems Analysis 2008 M.S.Ed. Purdue University, Instructional Development and Technology, Feb. 2021 M.S. Purdue University Information Technology/InfoSec, Dec 2022 100% P/T MDD Spine Radiculopathy Sleep Apnea Some other stuff -------------------------------------------B.S. Info Systems Mgt/Systems Analysis-Doane College 2008M.S. Instructional Technology and Design- Purdue University 2021 (I AM NOT A RATER- I work the claims BEFORE they are rated, annotating medical evidence in your records, VA and Legal documents, and DA/DD forms- basically a paralegal/vso/etc except that I also evaluate your records based on Caluza and try to justify and schedule the exams that you go to based on whether or not your records have enough in them to warrant those) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrluk Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 So, is it normal (like tinnitus) to get a 0% rating for ED, then add the SMC if there is loss of use? Limbo is status quo for the VARO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator brokensoldier244th Posted October 12, 2011 Moderator Share Posted October 12, 2011 For ED you get a 0% and 'may' get loss of use SMC. Tinnitus, if compensible, should be a 10%. The Earth is degenerating these days. Bribery and corruption abound.Children no longer mind their parents, every man wants to write a book,and it is evident that the end of the world is fast approaching. --17 different possible sources, all lacking verifiable attribution. B.S. Doane College, Mgt Info Systems/Systems Analysis 2008 M.S.Ed. Purdue University, Instructional Development and Technology, Feb. 2021 M.S. Purdue University Information Technology/InfoSec, Dec 2022 100% P/T MDD Spine Radiculopathy Sleep Apnea Some other stuff -------------------------------------------B.S. Info Systems Mgt/Systems Analysis-Doane College 2008M.S. Instructional Technology and Design- Purdue University 2021 (I AM NOT A RATER- I work the claims BEFORE they are rated, annotating medical evidence in your records, VA and Legal documents, and DA/DD forms- basically a paralegal/vso/etc except that I also evaluate your records based on Caluza and try to justify and schedule the exams that you go to based on whether or not your records have enough in them to warrant those) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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