About this episode
Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses Female Sexual Arousal Disorder and VA Disability. Leah Bucholz discusses Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD), a common condition among female veterans that often leads them to seek VA service connections. She explains how FSAD can be associated with other service-connected disabilities like PTSD, depression, anxiety, and the side effects of medications like SSRIs. FSAD falls under the broader category of female sexual disorders, which also includes disorders related to sexual desire, aversion, orgasm, and pain. Treatment options vary, including counselling, specialized therapies, and sometimes medications like intranasal prolactin or low-dose testosterone, although the effectiveness and appropriateness of these treatments can vary. Leah emphasizes that women with FSAD, related to their military service, may be eligible for special monthly compensation under the category of loss of use of a reproductive organ, similar to erectile dysfunction in men. This compensation is usually around $110 monthly, in addition to any other service-connected benefits. If you would like more information on our services including Independent Medical Opinion Letters often referred to as nexus letters and records review, please check us out here: https://www.prestigeveteranmctx.com/ #veterans #va #medical