The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of his left orchiectomy and to reopen his claim of service connection for a left great toe disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, as the right testis was still functioning. The new and material evidence requirement was also not met.
- Claimed conditions
- Left orchiectomy, Left great toe disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 8, 2001
- Citation
- 0113013
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing documents and an inadequate previous evaluation. An additional opinion is needed regarding whether the Veteran's right testicle is absent or nonfunctioning.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a right leg disability has been dismissed as he requested to withdraw the matter.,His petition to reopen his claim of service connection for a left great toe disability was granted, and the case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding this issue. ,Service connection for sarcoidosis remains pending with the Board due to the need for an addendum medical opinion.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an extension of the temporary total evaluation based on convalescence due to surgery of the left foot is denied. The claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for the period prior to June 3, 2013, and after December 1, 2013, for a left great toe disability is remanded.
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