The veteran's claim for an increased rating for left hydrocele with hydrocelectomy was denied as there is no evidence showing that the condition is of sufficient severity to warrant a higher evaluation. The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was also denied.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence showing that the veteran has hydrocele with hydrocelectomy that is of sufficient severity to warrant a higher rating, and there is no anatomical loss or loss of use of a creative organ.
- Claimed conditions
- left hydrocele, hydrocelectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2003
- Citation
- 0302067
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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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