VA Disability Rating for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Many Veterans experience erectile dysfunction as part of a service-connected disability. The erectile dysfunction VA rating quantifies the severity of the condition and its impact on a veteran's life, which in turn determines the amount of disability compensation you are eligible to receive.

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What Is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common physical disability among male Veterans. There are many reasons why a Veteran may be experiencing erectile dysfunction. In order to receive compensation, it must be proven that the condition is a result of a service-connected disability. ED may be considered a service-connected disability for the following reasons:

• It is a secondary effect of a service-connected condition such as PTSD.
• It is a side effect of a medication used to treat a service-connected condition such as depression, anxiety, or diabetes.
• It is due to a physical injury or trauma sustained during service that occurred to the lower body, groin, penis, or testicles.

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) VA Ratings: All You Need to Know

Disabilities are rated according to what level of disability you are experiencing, and the rating determines your compensation amount. Ratings range from 0% (no compensable disability) to 100% (full disability). Unlike many disabilities, erectile dysfunction usually receives a 0% schedular rating unless there is a physical deformity or loss. The VA uses the following diagnostic codes:

• Code 7520, partial removal of the penis. This gives a rating of 30%.
• Code 7521, glans removal. This gives a rating of 20%.
• Code 7522, erection difficulty due to physical deformity. This gives a rating of 20%.
• Code 7523, atrophy of testicles due to reduced testosterone. This gives a rating of 20% if both testicles are affected and 0% if it affects only one.
• Code 7524, removal of testicles. This gives a rating of 20% if both testicles were removed and 0% if only one was removed.

If you have ratings for other service-connected conditions, you can calculate your combined rating. If your ED is due to a reason other than one of the above, and you are considered 0% disabled, you may still be eligible to receive disability compensation. Because ED often appears alongside other service-connected conditions, your ED rating (when it carries a percentage) combines with your other ratings rather than adding to them. Use our VA disability calculator to see how your ratings combine into a single combined rating.

Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K) for Erectile Dysfunction

Most veterans with erectile dysfunction are rated at 0% on the schedule, but that does not mean they receive nothing. The VA pays Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K) for the "loss of use of a creative organ," which is the category that covers erectile dysfunction.

SMC-K is added on top of your basic disability compensation and applies at any rating from 0% to 100%. As of December 1, 2025, the SMC-K rate is $139.87 per month. In other words, a veteran whose ED is rated 0% can still receive this additional monthly payment once service connection is established.

Erectile Dysfunction VA Rating: Proving Service Connection

If you suffer from ED, you will need the following to prove a service-connected disability in order to receive compensation:

• Evidence that you suffer from ED
• Evidence that your ED is connected to your service or to another service-connected condition
• A medical nexus from an expert showing the connection between the ED and a service-connected disability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VA rating for erectile dysfunction?

The VA usually assigns erectile dysfunction a 0% schedular rating, because ED without physical deformity does not meet the criteria for a compensable percentage. However, the VA pays Special Monthly Compensation (SMC-K) for the loss of use of a creative organ. Higher schedular ratings of 20% or 30% apply only when there is deformity of the penis with loss of erectile power, or the removal of part of the penis or the testicles.

Does the VA pay compensation for erectile dysfunction rated at 0%?

Yes. Even when erectile dysfunction is rated 0%, the VA pays Special Monthly Compensation at the SMC-K level for the loss of use of a creative organ. As of December 1, 2025, SMC-K adds $139.87 per month to your compensation, and it applies at any disability rating from 0% to 100%.

Can I get a VA rating for erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD?

Yes. Erectile dysfunction is frequently granted as a condition secondary to PTSD, either because of the condition itself or because of the medications used to treat it. If your PTSD is service-connected and it caused or aggravated your ED, you can claim ED as a secondary service-connected condition.

Can medications for a service-connected condition cause service-connected ED?

Yes. Erectile dysfunction is a known side effect of many medications used to treat service-connected conditions such as depression, anxiety, and diabetes. If a service-connected condition or its treatment caused your ED, you can pursue it as a secondary service-connected disability.

What evidence do I need to prove erectile dysfunction is service-connected?

To establish service connection for erectile dysfunction, you generally need a current diagnosis of ED, evidence linking it to your service or to another service-connected condition, and a medical nexus opinion connecting the two. An attorney can help gather the evidence and medical opinion needed to support the claim.

Contact Our Experienced VA Benefits Lawyers for Assistance

If you are suffering from a service-connected VA disability for erectile dysfunction, the Law Office of Sean Kendall, Attorney-at-Law, can help determine if you are eligible for compensation and answer any questions you may have about your disability claim. Please fill out the online contact form or call us at (877) 629-1712 today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.

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