The Board found that the veteran does not have complete atrophy of both testicles, and thus, the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7523 are not met. The claim for an initial compensable evaluation for left varicocele is denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show complete atrophy of both testicles, which is required for a non-compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- left varicocele
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0621786
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