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Getting Eddie Through

Getting Eddie Through the VA

It might seem complicated, but all you need to do is follow these three steps. Make sure you are direct and honest when discussing ED with the provider. Many Veterans minimize symptoms or avoid the conversation altogether, which can prevent proper diagnosis, documentation and treatment.

Establish the Connection

Clearly describe your ED symptoms and when they began. The goal is to help your provider document the ED itself, when it began, and what may be contributing to it.

Side-effect of Medication

Tell your provider:

"My erectile dysfunction began after I started taking ________________."

Ensure they document:

The medication name
Your ED symptoms
When symptoms began
If symptoms are consistent with known side effects

Result of Disease/Disorder

Tell your provider:

"My ED symptoms began after I was diagnosed with ________________."

Ensure they document:

The underlying condition
ED symptoms
Symptom onset
The relationship between the condition and ED

Ask for Eddie

Make sure you specifically ask about Eddie as a treatment option by saying something like:

Ask for Eddie

Suggested Statement

"Erectile dysfunction is a medical condition that requires treatment and I want my ED treated with Eddie, an FDA Class II medical device. It is on contract with the VA and available through FSS, ECAT and SING. I don't want to take more medication due to the side effects. Pumps (VEDs) are ineffective and painful."

Order Eddie

Ask your provider to check if Eddie is in stock. If Eddie is not available locally, ask your provider to contact the VA Prosthetics Department.

Prosthetics teams utilize standard VA procurement channels (ECAT/ECMS) to place official orders directly on behalf of Veterans.