The veteran's atrophy of the left testicle is currently evaluated as noncompensably disabling, while his scar residuals of a left varicocelectomy are denied an increased evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran has atrophy of only one testis without urinary tract infection, voiding dysfunction, or loss of erectile power. The scar residuals do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- atrophy of left testicle, atrophic right testicle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 16, 2004
- Citation
- 0430381
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected atrophy of the left testicle, including a request for earlier effective dates and an increased rating. The Veteran also needs further examination regarding his right testicle condition and any potential psychiatric impairment.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his service-connected conditions do not preclude all substantially gainful employment for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected groin injury with residuals including Peyronie’s disease, atrophic right testicle, masses in the left testicle, and erectile dysfunction is granted. His hypertension secondary to PTSD is also granted. The Veteran is granted TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, diabetes, and back issues, combine to make it impossible for him to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted TDIU based on the combined impact of his disabilities.
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