negative and the Veteran is now may flare up again later. asymptomatic with no evidence of liver damage For additional information on evaluation of HCV, see . Reference: 3. Genitourinary Conditions Introduction This topic contains information about evaluating genitourinary conditions, including deformity of the penis with loss of erectile power entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) associated with erectile dysfunction (ED) evaluating ED associated with multiple sclerosis or diabetes mellitus determining SC for residuals of venereal disease or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related illness evaluating benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) diagnosis of prostate cancer by biopsy rating considerations for prostate cancer considering SC for ED and entitlement to SMC due to prostate cancer evaluating renal conditions using blood urea nitrogen testing (BUN), and creatinine annual review of evaluations based on hemodialysis use of an appliance and voiding dysfunction, and considering claims for SC of kidney donation. Change Date December 16, 2015 a. Deformity of The following two requirements must be met before a 20-percent evaluation the Penis With can be assigned for deformity of the penis with loss of erectile power under Loss of Erectile Power deformity must be evident, and the deformity be accompanied by loss of erectile power. must The condition is compensable in the absence of penile Important: not deformity. b. Entitlement Entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) at the (k) rate for loss of to SMC use (LOU) of a creative organ due to erectile dysfunction (ED) is a factual Associated determination. When the evidence shows LOU of a creative organ due to an With ED SC condition, entitlement to SMC (k) will be awarded even though
negative and the Veteran is now asymptomatic with no evidence of liver damage may flare up again later. Reference: For additional information on evaluation of HCV, see . 3. Genitourinary Conditions Introduction This topic contains information about evaluating genitourinary conditions, including deformity of the penis with loss of erectile power entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) associated with erectile dysfunction (ED) evaluating ED associated with multiple sclerosis or diabetes mellitus determining SC for residuals of venereal disease or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related illness evaluating benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) diagnosis of prostate cancer by biopsy rating considerations for prostate cancer considering SC for ED and entitlement to SMC due to prostate cancer evaluating renal conditions using blood urea nitrogen testing (BUN), and creatinine annual review of evaluations based on hemodialysis use of an appliance and voiding dysfunction, and considering claims for SC of kidney donation. Change Date December 16, 2015 a. Deformity of the Penis With Loss of Erectile Power The following two requirements must be met before a 20-percent evaluation can be assigned for deformity of the penis with loss of erectile power under deformity must be evident, and the deformity must be accompanied by loss of erectile power. Important: The condition is not compensable in the absence of penile deformity. b. Entitlement to SMC Associated With ED Entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) at the (k) rate for loss of use (LOU) of a creative organ due to erectile dysfunction (ED) is a factual determination. When the evidence shows LOU of a creative organ due to an SC condition, entitlement to SMC (k) will be awarded even though
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