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ED and SMC-K: The Payment Most Veterans Skip
It’s not an easy conversation, so a lot of veterans never bring it up. But service-connected erectile dysfunction comes with Special Monthly Compensation (K), $139.87 every month, even if you’re already rated 100%.
- What SMC-K pays
- Medication links
- Condition links
- Applies to women
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What SMC-K Pays
ED (DC 7522) is rated 0% and flagged for special monthly compensation. Loss of use of a creative organ qualifies for SMC-K:
- $139.87 a month in 2026 (about $1,678.44 a year)
- Paid in addition to your regular compensation, at any rating, including 100%
- Doesn’t change your combined percentage
Add it to your estimate with the SMC-K checkbox in the calculator.
What Usually Causes It
Medications
Antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs prescribed for PTSD or depression, and some blood pressure medications, are among the most common causes.
Conditions
Diabetes and prostate cancer treatment (both Agent Orange presumptives), spine conditions with nerve involvement, and brain injuries.
A medical opinion identifying the specific cause is usually what decides the claim.
The Same Rule for Women Veterans
Female sexual arousal disorder (DC 7632) is also rated 0% and reviewed for SMC-K, so women veterans with a service-connected condition, including one caused by medications or another service-connected condition, may qualify for the same monthly payment.
Erectile Dysfunction & SMC-K: Common Questions
Is a 0% condition worth filing?
This one is. It qualifies for SMC-K, $139.87 a month in 2026, added to your regular payment.
Does SMC-K apply if I’m rated 100%?
Yes. It’s paid on top of compensation at any rating level.
What evidence do I need?
A diagnosis and a medical opinion linking ED to service or to a service-connected condition or its medications.
Can I get SMC-K more than once?
It’s paid once per qualifying loss of use, and there are limits on combining multiple SMC-K awards.
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