The VA determined that a right orchiectomy was not caused by the service-connected postoperative articular anterior cruciate reconstruction and lateral meniscectomy of the right knee.
The deciding factor: The examiner concluded it was 'much less likely than so' that the service-connected right knee condition was a significant contributor to the accident, and noted no relationship between the service-related knee injury and the specific fall or subsequent epididymitis.
- Claimed conditions
- Right orchiectomy, Postoperative articular anterior cruciate reconstruction and lateral meniscectomy of the right knee
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 13, 2000
- Citation
- 0027177
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected anterior trunk scar has been granted a compensable rating. The cases of residuals from left pinky toe surgery, right big toe disability, hypertrophic gastritis, and calluses of the feet are remanded for further evaluation. Service connection for right orchiectomy is also remanded.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's residuals of a right orchiectomy did not more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new criteria, and thus denied his claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine if PTSD is present and whether residuals of right orchiectomy warrant a compensable rating. The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD will be considered in light of any new evidence obtained.
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