The Board has determined that the veteran's current scrotum pain and left hydrocele, a residual of his in-service varicocelectomy, are related to his military service. Service connection is granted for this condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no residuals from the in-service rectal prolapse surgery but noted a mild left hydrocele as a residual of the in-service left varicocelectomy.
- Claimed conditions
- scrotum disability (claimed as scrotum pain), residuals of a left varicocelectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2008
- Citation
- 0835412
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for eligibility for the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his current level of impairment with regard to his service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of a left varicocelectomy was denied as the evidence did not show three or four unstable or painful scars, and the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 7804.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an examination and consideration of all his service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Board has granted an increased rating of 10 percent for the veteran's service-connected residuals of a left varicocelectomy, finding that these residuals are manifested by testalgia.
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