The veteran's initial claim for a compensable evaluation for chronic orchialgia, status post varicocelectomy, is denied as his disability does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA's rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate that the veteran's service-connected genitourinary disability required hospitalization or intermittent intensive management for urinary tract infections, and the use of Tramadol was primarily for joint pain associated with his orthopedic disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic orchialgia, status post varicocelectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2007
- Citation
- 0700940
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- Partly granted
The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and denied increased ratings, but granted service connection with an effective date of January 16, 2018, and a TDIU beginning April 18, 2017.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the VA to secure his complete VA treatment records, which may affect the effective date and ratings for bronchial asthma, tinnitus, hearing loss, and status post varicocelectomy.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to additional development being necessary, including a new VA examination for the service-connected hernia disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's chronic orchialgia, status-post varicocelectomy, has been rated at 10 percent since January 11, 2008. The VA examination conducted in June 2012 did not show significant localized scrotal pain and the condition does not impact his ability to work.
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