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.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran's service-connected varicocelectomy residuals were characterized by testalgia (testicular pain).
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a left varicocelectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2008
- Citation
- 0837103
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: 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.
- Whole decision: 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.
- Whole decision: Granted
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.
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