veteran with ed

[oifsps]

I ll check about the herbs nohard and I appreciate it. I ll consider anything as something to try. Although I really think its stress more than anything, and I doubt I ll ever not have a lot of stress.

[oifsps]

dagoby appreciate the comments. I m going to see a va urologist after I move back west within the month, it is related to disability in my opinion, I m just stressed out and depressed for years, going back to the 80s, then iraq then I realized the option to file for disability. Anyhow, I d say I could certainly make the case for it being associated with ptsd and depression, the depression being from ptsd than went un cared for. It s been almost 2 years since i filed, they are really backed up. I ve read you can get around 90 $s a month for ed from the va, if its associated with something psychological.

[3mtrship]

oifsps,

Please go here and read the VA policy carefully: http://www.va.gov/hac/forbeneficiaries/ ... 2s36-1.htm

Then tell them your " loose of creative organ" is a side effect of your existing diagnosis and ask your "Primary Dr." for a referral to a specialist to discuss options.

Save the back pay and let them pay for it.

Please be patient and let the system work in your favor. Also start a penis rehab program around your house along with "Kegels."

Jim S.

[oifsps]

jim, appreciated much. I ve felt confident I could eventually get the va to pay for an implant, but my concern has been is the va dr. a quality dr and would I get the quality implant I could get with a a non va highly recommended dr? I m concerned about going through the process of getting one, having problems and having to fight that exact va system to get it done right. I m concerned it could take years. The biggest concern about that is my relationship with the woman I love, it really matters to us, sex does, as it does to most everyone else to I m certain, but only speaking for us, sexual is who she is, its who she is, and the biggest thing is we are trying to build a relationship, we havent been married or anything for years and then this problem came along, so I m concerned I dont have time on my side about this overall. Unfortunate, but then isnt it unfortunate in the first place for everyone who has it. I will certainly talk to them as you suggested and schedule something with my primary care physician. I am starting the rehab for certain. Best to you and appreciate the url.

[3mtrship]

oifsps,

How be you handle the VA Dr. issue like getting a recommendation for a contractor to work on your house. Ask for 3 references from recent (1 year of less) happy customers. Have the Dr. furnish phone numbers and permission to speak to his patient on the issues of your concern.

Jim S.