How VA rates erectile dysfunction
VA rates erectile dysfunction under 38 CFR § 4.115b, DC 7522 at 0% schedular, with or without penile deformity. The schedule directs VA to review entitlement to special monthly compensation under 38 CFR § 3.350; eligibility depends on the record and adjudication.
Rating criteria from the tool data
| Rating | What VA looks for |
|---|---|
| 0% | DC 7522: erectile dysfunction, with or without penile deformity |
| SMC review | The schedule directs review for special monthly compensation under 38 CFR § 3.350; no outcome is guaranteed |
DBQ and symptom topics to review
Review these topics against your own records and symptoms. Do not exaggerate or minimize; describe functional impact accurately.
- Erectile dysfunction, with or without penile deformity0%DC 7522; review for SMC under 38 CFR § 3.350
What may happen in the exam room
- Clinical history and records review
- Physical examination only as medically appropriate
- Review of cause, treatment, and associated conditions or medication
Measurements and findings to understand
- Diagnosis and onset
- Treatment response
- Documented deformity or scarring when present
- Associated loss of reproductive-organ function when documented
Questions the examiner may cover
- When did symptoms begin?
- What treatment has been tried?
- Are symptoms associated with a diagnosed condition, surgery, injury, or medication?
- Is deformity or scarring documented?
Functional-impact language to think through
Use plain, truthful wording that matches your records and daily limitations. These examples are prompts for accuracy, not scripts.
- Use respectful, clinical language.
- Describe onset, persistence, and treatment response accurately.
- Do not assume a medical cause that is not documented.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Expecting a compensable schedular percentage under current DC 7522
- Assuming SMC is automatic
- Inventing a secondary relationship without medical evidence
Evidence to organize before the exam
- Male Reproductive Organ Conditions DBQ
- Urology notes
- Medication history
- Operative or treatment records
- Medical opinion if claiming a secondary relationship
Preparation notes
- You may request a professional, private examination setting.
- Answer only what is asked and describe the record accurately.
Official rating source
38 CFR 4.115b, DC 7522. Checked 2026-09-04. Educational preparation only; not a personal rating.