There is no average DVA payout for erectile dysfunction, and DVA doesn't publish one. DVA can accept erectile dysfunction as service-related, often as a result of another accepted condition. It's then rated in impairment points based on your age when it began and whether treatment helps, and the payment depends on your total points from all accepted conditions, your lifestyle rating and your type of service.
Getting erectile dysfunction accepted
From 1 July 2026, all new claims are assessed under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA). DVA checks presumptive liability first. Erectile dysfunction is presumed to be service-related, after any defence service, if depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus or hypertension is an accepted condition that's present when the erectile dysfunction begins. It's also on the presumptive lists for firefighters who served at RAAF Base Point Cook between 1957 and 1986, and for F-111 deseal/reseal personnel.
If presumptive liability doesn't apply, DVA uses the Statements of Principles (SOPs) for erectile dysfunction, No. 72 of 2022 (reasonable hypothesis) and No. 73 of 2022 (balance of probabilities). One of the listed factors must be related to your service. The factors include:
- a mental health condition serious enough to need ongoing management when the erectile dysfunction began
- hypertension, chronic renal failure, or certain heart, hormonal, autoimmune, neurological or urological conditions
- injury or surgery to the genitals, pelvis, spinal cord or the nerves involved
- smoking tobacco products
- taking certain medicines when it began, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, beta-blockers, gabapentin and pregabalin
The mental health conditions differ between the two SOPs. The reasonable hypothesis SOP, used for warlike, operational, peacekeeping and hazardous service, includes PTSD, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder and severe alcohol use disorder. The balance of probabilities SOP, used for peacetime service, lists depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia, but not PTSD or anxiety.
You need a diagnosis, and you lodge the claim in MyService. A free advocate can help you work out which factor fits your circumstances. Read the erectile dysfunction Statements of Principles or the presumptive liability determination
How DVA rates erectile dysfunction
DVA uses Table 10.1.1 of the Guide to Determining Impairment and Compensation (GARP M 2026). The rating depends on your age when the erectile dysfunction began:
| Age at onset | Impairment points, not helped by treatment | Impairment points, helped by treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30 | 25 | 15 |
| 30 to 39 | 20 | 15 |
| 40 to 64 | 15 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 | 5 |
| 75 to 84 | 5 | 2 |
| 85 and older | 2 | 0 |
GARP M refers to surgical treatment, but DVA's policy treats medicines the same way. If medication works, you get the lower rating, not nil. The higher rating applies when treatment has been tried and hasn't worked, causes side effects that limit it, or isn't suitable for you. If no reasonable treatment has been tried, DVA usually applies the lower rating. If the condition fully resolves, the rating may be negligible.
Read DVA's policy on rating sexual dysfunction
The minimum number of points
You need at least 10 impairment points to receive permanent impairment compensation, but points from all your accepted conditions are combined to reach that number. Erectile dysfunction rated below 10 points can still add to a total that includes, for example, an accepted mental health condition. DVA combines ratings using a chart in GARP M rather than adding them.
How much the payout can be
DVA publishes weekly rates by total impairment points. For example:
| Impairment points | Weekly rate, warlike or non-warlike service | Weekly rate, peacetime service |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | $99.32 | $55.48 |
| 15 | $69.35 | $38.92 |
| 10 | $49.66 | $27.74 |
| 5 | $29.98 | $16.55 |
These are DVA's published MRCA rates from 1 July 2026, using the higher expected compensation factor for each level. Your lifestyle rating can move the amount up or down. See the full impairment points table.
As an illustration only: erectile dysfunction that began at 50 and responds to medication is rated at 10 points. If it were your only accepted condition and your service was peacetime service, the weekly amount would be the 10-point figure in the peacetime column. Your lifestyle rating and any earlier compensation would change it.
The amount is paid fortnightly and is tax-free. You may be able to convert some or all of it to a lump sum based on your age.
Read DVA's permanent impairment information
If DVA refuses your claim or you disagree
Your decision letter explains the reasons and the time limit. For most decisions made from 21 April 2025, you apply to the Veterans' Review Board within 12 months. Free advocates at ex-service organisations can help you prepare. Read about DVA reviews and appeals.
If your condition gets worse or another condition is accepted, you can claim additional compensation once your overall impairment has increased by at least 5 points.
Common questions
Can I claim erectile dysfunction caused by PTSD or depression?
Yes, if the mental health condition is accepted. With accepted depressive disorder present when the erectile dysfunction began, presumptive liability applies. PTSD isn't on the presumptive list for erectile dysfunction, so DVA assesses the claim against the SOPs, where PTSD is a factor in the reasonable hypothesis version. Taking antidepressants when the erectile dysfunction began is also an SOP factor. An advocate can explain how DVA links these to your service.
Does successful treatment mean I get nothing?
No. DVA's policy is that erectile dysfunction treated successfully with medication still receives the lower rating from Table 10.1.1, not zero, unless the condition has completely resolved.
Checked against DVA's website on 25 September 2026.