The veteran's claims for service connection for low sperm count, calcified granulomas of the lungs, and stomach disorder were denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to service.
The deciding factor: There was no current diagnosis of a low sperm count, calcified granulomas of the lungs, or stomach disorder in service. The veteran's service medical records did not indicate any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions during his active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- Low Sperm Count, Calcified Granulomas of the Lungs, Stomach Disorder (Gastritis), Generalized Weakness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2001
- Citation
- 0105216
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's low sperm count was incurred during his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran is seeking payment or reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Brandon Regional Hospital on February 5, 2004. The case has been remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further development regarding enrollment in VA healthcare system, other health care coverage, and availability of a suitable VA facility.
- Whole decision: Denied
The veteran's service records do not show any diagnosis of the claimed conditions. The Board finds that these conditions are not related to his military service.
- Whole decision: Denied
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