The Board has determined that the veteran's atrophic right testicle, with reduced sex drive, erections, and energy level is due to VA surgical repair of a right inguinal hernia. The decision grants compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports the conclusion that the veteran's atrophic testicle resulted from carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, or error in judgment on the part of VA medical providers during the right inguinal hernia surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- Atrophy of right testicle, Reduced sex drive, Erections issues, Energy level issues
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2004
- Citation
- 0428330
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