The Board denied secondary service connection for a right testicle disorder and dysphonia, as well as special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the veteran's claims for secondary service connection or that his creative organ was affected by his testicular disability.
- Claimed conditions
- right testicle disorder, dysphonia
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 31, 2001
- Citation
- 0119803
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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: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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