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Last amended 
22 June 2015

Erectile Dysfunction - Blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis Factor

RMA definition

The RMA has defined blunt or penetrating trauma as "an injury that results in pain and swelling or tenderness for at least forty-eight hours and which is of sufficient severity to warrant medical attention".  The RMA has specified that blunt or penetrating trauma includes surgical trauma.

Medical attention may not have been sought but it must have been warranted.  Medical attention does not necessarily mean treatment by a doctor; it may include the provision of pain killing drugs, rest, and hot and cold packs.  Medical attention would be provided in the case of surgical trauma.

The external genitals are the penis and testicles.

The perineum is the region between the anus and the scrotum.

The pelvis is the basin formed by the hip bones and the lower portion of the vertebral column constituting the lowest part of the trunk.

Last reviewed for CCPS 5 October 2005.

Investigative Documents
TypeTitlePDF FormatWord Format
Claimant Report
Blunt or Penetrating Trauma to the External Genitals, Perineum or Pelvis - Erectile Dysfunction
CR9141.pdf
CR9141.docx
Medical Report
Blunt or Penetrating Trauma to the External Genitals, Perineum or Pelvis - Erectile Dysfunction
MR9182.pdf
MR9182.docx
Preliminary questions [23002]

23191 there is some evidence that a blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.

23003 the veteran has ever experienced a blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis as defined in the Statement of Principles.

35402  the veteran has established the causal connection between the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis and VEA service for erectile dysfunction.

23004 the veteran experienced a blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

23005   the veteran has established the causal connection between the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis and VEA service for the clinical onset of erectile dysfunction.

23006  the veteran has established the causal connection between the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis and operational service for the clinical onset of erectile dysfunction.

or

23007  the veteran has established the causal connection between the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis and eligible service for the clinical onset of erectile dysfunction.

or

7334     the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.

7335     the condition under consideration permanently worsened.

35406 the veteran experienced a blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.

35403   the veteran has established the causal connection between the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis and VEA service for the clinical worsening of erectile dysfunction.

35404  the veteran has established the causal connection between the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis and operational service for the clinical worsening of erectile dysfunction.

or

35405  the veteran has established the causal connection between the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis and eligible service for the clinical worsening of erectile dysfunction.

Clinical onset and operational service [23006]

35410 the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis which the veteran experienced within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was caused by an injury.

23008 on operational service, the veteran experienced a blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

23009 the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis, on operational service, within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

23010  the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset or worsening of the condition under consideration was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

35415 the injury which caused the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

23011  the identified illness or injury, which caused the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis, is causally related to operational service.

or

35411 the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis which the veteran experienced within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was caused by surgery.

35416  the surgery, which caused the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, was performed for an illness or injury which is identifiable.

Clinical onset and eligible service [23007]

35410 the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis which the veteran experienced within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was caused by an injury.

23012 on eligible service, the veteran experienced a blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

23013 as a causal result of eligible service, the veteran experienced a blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.

23014 the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis, on eligible service, within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

23010  the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset or worsening of the condition under consideration was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

35415 the injury which caused the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

23015  the identified illness or injury, which caused the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis, is causally related to eligible service.

or

35411 the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis which the veteran experienced within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration was caused by surgery.

35416  the surgery, which caused the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration, was performed for an illness or injury which is identifiable.

Clinical worsening and operational service [35404]

35412 the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis which the veteran experienced within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was caused by an injury.

35417 on operational service, the veteran experienced a blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.

35418 as a causal result of operational service, the veteran experienced a blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.

35423 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to the veteran experiencing the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis on operational service.

35419 the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis, on operational service, within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

23010  the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset or worsening of the condition under consideration was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

35425 the injury which caused the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

23011  the identified illness or injury, which caused the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis, is causally related to operational service.

35427 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury, which caused the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis, is causally related.

or

35413 the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis which the veteran experienced within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was caused by surgery.

35426  the surgery, which caused the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, was performed for an illness or injury which is identifiable.

Clinical worsening and eligible service [35405]

35412 the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis which the veteran experienced within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was caused by an injury.

35420 on eligible service, the veteran experienced a blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.

35421 as a causal result of eligible service, the veteran experienced a blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.

35424 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to the veteran experiencing the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis on eligible service.

35422 the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis, on eligible service, within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was due to the veteran's serious default, wilful act or serious breach of discipline.

or

23010  the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical onset or worsening of the condition under consideration was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

35425 the injury which caused the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was due to an illness or injury which is identifiable.

23015  the identified illness or injury, which caused the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis, is causally related to eligible service.

35428 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury, which caused the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis, is causally related.

or

35413 the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis which the veteran experienced within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration was caused by surgery.

35426  the surgery, which caused the blunt or penetrating trauma to the external genitals, perineum or pelvis within the 90 days immediately before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration, was performed for an illness or injury which is identifiable.