The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and a higher evaluation for testicular pain and episodes of musculoligamentous strain in the groin. The claim for hearing loss was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence, while the claim for increased rating for testicular pain and groin strain was denied as there is no basis for a higher initial disability rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss was previously denied in 1985 and has not been reopened with new and material evidence. The claim for an increased evaluation of the testicular pain and groin strain was denied because the symptoms do not warrant a schedular evaluation higher than 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Hearing Loss, Testicular Pain and Episodes of Musculoligamentous Strain in the Groin
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 2, 2002
- Citation
- 0208993
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