Does anybody know if fertility issues are rated for disability?

SPC Derreck Mott — Tue, 19 May 2020 11:02:25 -0400

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2020 12:31 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2020 12:31:39 -0400

don't know if true, but I have always been told that any loss of reproductive function was an automatic 10%.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2020 3:17 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2020 15:17:57 -0400

Unless you can prove it was service connected, not likely.

Response by SGT Chris Stephens made May 19 at 2020 7:16 PM

SGT Chris Stephens — Tue, 19 May 2020 19:16:45 -0400

You need to have proof of what your fertility levels were before you entered the service and what they are after you served. Otherwise, you'll be asked how you know it was connected to the service. Statistics show that 9% of men and 11% of women have fertility issues. So, very likely, you'll be classified under that category.

Before and after medical files are very important. For this whole 3M earplug litigation (not class-action status), I provided my entry hearing test from when I first entered the military, and all hearing tests I had each year in the military. Back then, I always grabbed extra ear plugs as a just in case and just threw them in a junk box when I did't use them. So, I was able to prove that I actually possessed the ear plugs as well (I also had pictures of me wearing them). Even with all of that, I was still run through the ringer with questions, but ultimately I am moving towards a settlement.

Response by PO1 Ada Hewlett made May 27 at 2020 4:39 AM

PO1 Ada Hewlett — Wed, 27 May 2020 04:39:16 -0400

There must be a service connected condition that caused the fertility issue such as and not limited to; PTSD or depression. So the answer is yes it is possible.