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Seeking Guidance: Loss of Creative Organ

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Fellow Veterans and Supporters,

I am seeking guidance regarding Erectile Dysfunction (Creative Organ) and it is something I have only once asked for in February of 2010. When I initially applied, I stated it was secondary to pain, as have a Traumatic Spinal Injury and multiple fusions. I did not include any post military medical records or doctor statements at the time.

Flash forward 8 years, and I still suffer from chronic ED; neither Viagra nor Cialis have helped and I have given up on trying.  However, I do still feel that I am owed compensation for this and wanted to try and compile everything correctly. I have been doing some research and my daily medication for PTSD (70% SC) is 200mg Sertraline and 5mg of Clonazepam; I also take 200mg Naproxen for chronic inflammation, all of which are known to create medication-induced sexual dysfunction. Which, as my first question, does that matter to the Department of Veteran Affairs? 

A part of the problem with this claim is me, I don't mind the physical scars, but telling doctors I have ED makes me feel like I have lost my manhood (I guess pun intended). If possible, I would really prefer not to go to a urologist for them to complete a DBQ as the emotional trauma and stress would be overwhelming. My second question, if I have an extensive amount of combat-related injuries that are service connected, am I able to just write a Statement of Claim and connect the dots for the rating agent; or should I really make it a point to get that DBQ?

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You may want to read this link about EED's & ITF's

https://www.disabledveterans.org/2018/08/26/effective-date-fiasco-intent-to-file-claims-rob-72-million-from-vets/

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I was just reading through my initial post, funny how quick things change. The C&P exam was very subpar, she asked about 8 questions and that was it; there was no physical examination. She, however, was desperately rummaging through my medical records (that I gave to them a week prior) looking for my urologist's DBQ. When she couldnt find them, she called them and of course they were on lunch; I offered to get another copy and bring it back; which I did in less in an hour. I havent heard anything since, this was on 10/5, but I called the C&P front desk and they said no additional documents were needed.

That being said, getting a urologist has been the most promising change in terms of quality of life. I wish I started sooner. In just a few short weeks, they have completed a urodynamics test and have me on a  medication to help with incontinence. I am starting physical training in the next two weeks to try and help strengthen the muscles involving the bladder. Since I have tried medications and my skin is hyper sensitive we have already started talking about an implant once I am 'dry'. I know this will mean a lot to my wife and the improvements of incontinence will help with everything.

So, I am happy I applied form SMC-K regardless how it turns out compensation-wise.

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