Secondary conditions related to meds

Jim,

Thanks for your forum and great advice you give us vets.

I've read your articles on ED. I've been recently awarded 30% for Panic Disorder. The meds I'm given has caused ED for many years. Would this be justification for compensation for a secondary condition related to the Panic Disorder? Thank you.

Reply:

Probably. You won't know until you apply. There are many medicines that can cause or contribute to ED. When the medicine is being used to treat a service connected condition, you may proceed to apply for the SMC-k benefit.

The first application will be denied and you'll win on appeal.