Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses Erectile Dysfunction and VA disability Compensation.
Leah discusses the prevalence and challenges of erectile dysfunction (ED) among male veterans. She emphasizes the reluctance many men feel in discussing this sensitive issue with healthcare providers and encourages veterans to seek help, even if it means writing down their concerns. Leah explains that ED can be service-connected, arising from incidents during active duty or related to other service-connected disabilities, such as trauma, psychiatric issues, medications, hypertension, diabetes, and prostate cancer. She notes that ED can qualify for VA disability compensation, including special monthly compensation beyond regular disability payments. Leah also provides an overview of the Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) used in the evaluation process, clarifying that genital examinations are optional and detailing how the questionnaire assesses ED and related conditions.
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