The VA denied a compensable evaluation for the veteran's service-connected loss of right testicle and history of right testicle torsion, status post right orchiectomy.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a higher rating as the veteran had only moderate atrophy in his remaining left testicle and no impairment due to the absence of the right testicle was found.
- Claimed conditions
- Loss of right testicle, History of right testicle torsion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 23, 2002
- Citation
- 0218629
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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: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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