The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ was denied. The RO found that the increase in disability occurred after May 22, 2003 and thus did not warrant an earlier effective date. For his service-connected atrophy of the left testicle, the veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation was also denied as there is no evidence showing he has complete atrophy of both testicles or any other condition that would warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the increase in disability occurred after May 22, 2003 and thus did not warrant an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation. For his service-connected atrophy of the left testicle, the veteran's claim was denied as there is no evidence showing he has complete atrophy of both testicles or any other condition that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- atrophy of the left testicle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 19, 2006
- Citation
- 0632528
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a current disability or a link to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development on issues of service connection for atrophy of the left testicle, left hip disorder, right hip disorder, and right knee disorder.
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