The veteran is entitled to a 10 percent rating for his left testicle spermatocele, but not for erectile dysfunction.
The deciding factor: The veteran's chronic pain due to the spermatocele warranted a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7804. However, there was no evidence of erectile dysfunction related to the service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- spermatocele, left testicle, psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2009
- Citation
- 0908346
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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