The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected right epididymitis and right trapezius strain, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed no more than complaints of testis enlargement and tenderness in the case of right epididymitis, and limited motion with pain in the case of right trapezius strain. The findings were consistent with the current 10 percent evaluations assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- right epididymitis, right trapezius strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2000
- Citation
- 0011465
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- Partly granted
The Board denied entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right epididymitis and a compensable evaluation for right ear hearing loss, but remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus and service connection for hypertension.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for left thigh disability, left shoulder disability, and right trapezius strain based on the evidence supporting a medical nexus between each condition and the Veteran's in-service injuries.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for residuals of an injury of the right leg and thigh, including hip, on a secondary basis, and for right epididymitis on a direct basis.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant was denied as none of his service-connected disabilities meet the criteria for such benefits. The appeal for an allowance for an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment only was also denied.
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